Citric Acid Anhydrous

Assay (Acidimetric) 99.5 ñ101.0% Residue after ignition 0.02% Water 0.5% Insoluble matter 0.005% Chloride(Cl) 0.001% Phosphate (PO4) 0.001% Sulphate(SO4) 0.002% Arsenic(As) 0.0001% Heavy metals (as Pb) 0.001% Citric acid is a natural occurring fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications. Citric acid occurs as colourless crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste. It is very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 %) and sparingly soluble in ether. Citric acid is non-toxic and has a low reactivity. It is chemically stable if stored at ambient temperatures. Citric acid is fully biodegradable and can be disposed of with regular waste or sewage.