Citric acid monohydrate - organic weak tri-base acid, crystalline substance of white color, well soluble in water, in ethyl alcohol, slightly soluble in diethyl ether. Food additive E330.
Molecular formula: C6H8O7 • H2O
Molecular weight: 210.14
Synonyms: Citric acid, E330 additive, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanthricarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-carboxypentadioic acid, C6H8O7, C6H8O7 - H2O, 2-hydroxypropan-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-carboxypentadioic acid
CAS 5949-29-1 EC 691-328-9
Citric acid monohydrate (E-330) is used:
Prevent damage to the container, keep away from precipitation and direct sunlight. Store in covered warehouses in original package.
The guaranteed shelf life in original container is 36 months.
Storage over the date specified on the label does not necessarily mean the product is unusable. In case if store more please check the properties of product before use.
25 kg bags.
Detailed instructions are given in the relevant product safety data sheet. It can be provided upon request.
| Parameter name and measure unit | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystal |
| Mass fraction of citric acid monohydrate, % | 99.5-100 |
| Mass fraction of water, %, max | 8.8 |
| Mass fraction of sulphated ash, %, max | 0.05 |
| Mass fraction of heavy metals, %, max | 0,0005 |
| Mass fraction of oxalate, %, max | 0,01 |
| Mass fraction of chloride, %, max | 0,005 |
| Mass fraction of sulphate, %, max | 0,015 |
| Readily carbonisable substances | Pass |
| Mass fraction of iron, %, max | 0,005 |
| Transparency & color of solution | Pass |
| Mass fraction of calcium, %, max | 0,02 |
| Mass fraction of barium, %, max | Pass |
| Mass fraction of copper, %, max | 0,0005 |
| Mass fraction of arsenic, %, max | 0,0003 |
| Residue of ignition, %, max | 0,05 |