Appearance
Colorless to white translucent powder with no odor
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 Powder USP FCC Non-K; Unisept CA-P25; Aciletten; Citretten; Citro; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid
Storage
Keep container tightly sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Packages
- 200 lb. Fiber Drum
- 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: NMFC48580 S3 CL55
- 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