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Citric Acid Monohydrate (CAS 5949-29-1) is food-grade organic acid with pure sour taste, white crystalline granules, high solubility. It works as acidulant, pH adjuster, chelator & antioxidant.
| Items | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Citric acid monohydrate | 99% | 99.02% |
| Organoleptic | ||
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Conforms |
| Color | Off-white | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Drying Method | Vacuum drying | Conforms |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Particle Size | NLT 100% Through 80 mesh | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying | <=12.0% | Conforms |
| Ash (Sulphated Ash) | <=0.5% | Conforms |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | Conforms |
| Total of all impurities | ≤2.5% | Conforms |
| Microbiological Tests | ||
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g | Conforms |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | Conforms |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Negative |
Citric acid monohydrate can be used as acidulant, flavoring agent, preservative and fresh-keeping agent in food and beverage industries, as well as antioxidant and plasticizer in chemical, cosmetic and detergent industries.
| Weight | Packing method |
|---|---|
| 1kg | bag/kg, box outside (double plastic bag + Aluminum foil bag inside) |
| 10kgs, 25kg or more | by Drums or carton (2 layers plastic bag inside) |
| Weight | Delivery method | Delivery time | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1kg-25kgs | EMS, DHL, UPS, Fedex | 3-7days | Door to door |
| 25kgs-100kgs | DHL, FedEx, by Air | 3-7days | Door to door (to Airport by Air) |
| more than 100kgs | by Air | 3-7days | Door to Airport |
| by Sea | 10-35days | Door to port |
Q1: What is Citric Acid Monohydrate and what is its CAS number?
A1: Citric Acid Monohydrate is a food-grade organic acid with a pure sour taste and high solubility. Its CAS number is 5949-29-1.
Q2: What industries use Citric Acid Monohydrate?
A2: It is widely used in the food and beverage industries as an acidulant, flavoring, and preservative. It is also used as an antioxidant and plasticizer in the chemical, cosmetic, and detergent industries.
Q3: What packaging options are available for Citric Acid Monohydrate?
A3: We offer 1kg packaging (double plastic bag + aluminum foil bag inside a box) and larger quantities of 10kg, 25kg or more (packed in drums or cartons with 2 layers of plastic bags inside).
Q4: How long does delivery take, and what shipping methods are used?
A4: Delivery options include express shipping (EMS, DHL, UPS, FedEx) and air freight, taking 3-7 days. Sea freight is available for bulk quantities over 100kgs, taking 10-35 days depending on the destination port.
Q5: What is the purity level and heavy metal standard of your product?
A5: The product is highly pure, with analysis showing a Citric Acid Monohydrate content of 99.02% (exceeding the 99% specification), and heavy metal levels are strictly controlled to be ≤10ppm.
