Appearance
Off-white fine crystalline 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 FG USP FCC, Unisept CA-10; Aciletten; Citretten; Citro; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid
Storage
Keep container tightly sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Packages
- 25 kg. Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Chelating agents[sequestrants]
- acidulants
- flavors
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 100 øC
- Melting Point: 153-159 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 192.12 g/mol