Personal Care / Cosmetic
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Pharmaceutical
Flavor and Fragrance
Animal Health & Nutrition
Sport Nutrition
IndustrialAppearance
Colorless crystals or white granular
Description
Used in beverages such as orange juice.
Function
Citric acid is mainly used as an acidifier, flavoring agent and chelating agent.
Synonyms
Citric Acid AH Med Gran FCC K;Aciletten; Citretten; Citro; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, Unisept CA-70
Storage
Keep container tightly sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Packages
- 250 lb. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Chelating agents[sequestrants]
- acidulants
- flavors
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S3 CL55
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 100 øC
- Melting Point: 153-159 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 192.12 g/mol