AllanChem | Citric Acid Anhydrous
- CAS Number
- 77-92-9
- INCI Name
- Citric Acid
- Chemical Name
- Citric Acid, Citric Acid, Anhydrous, Citric Acid, Citric Acid Anhydrous
- Chemical Family
- Organic Acids
AllanChem Citric Acid Anhydrous is an organic acid in powder form. This product is used as an intermediate, preservative, antioxidant, acidulant, fragrance ingredient, chelating agent, and buffering agent.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Identification
- Molecular Formula
- C₆H₈O₇
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AllanChem
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Functions
Acidulant, Antioxidant, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Intermediate, Preservative
- Ingredient Name
- Citric Acid, Anhydrous
- Citric Acid Anhydrous
- Odor
- Odorless
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Appearance
White crystalline powders,colorless crystals or granules
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Benefit Claims
- Chelating
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora
- Credo Clean Standard
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Storage Condition
Store in dry, well-ventilated areas away from incompatible materials, food and drink. Transfer only to approved containers having correct labeling. Hygroscopic material! Keep container tightly closed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption. Protect containers from physical damage. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent spillage. Containers are hazardous when empty as they contain product residues. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Ventilate closed areas. Keep out of reach of children.
- Applicable Processes
- Chemicals Production
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- KECI (Korea)
- NZIoC (New Zealand)
- PICCS (Phillipines)
- Country Availability
- Mexico
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 192.12 | g/mol | — |
| Transmittance | min. 96.0 | % | — |
| Assay | 99.5 - 100.5 | % | — |
| pH Value (0.1 N Citric Acid Solution) | 2.2 | — | — |
| Water Content | max. 0.5 | % | Karl Fischer Titration |
| Melting Point | 154 - 154.5 | °C | — |
| Boiling Point | 175.0 | °C | — |
| Evaporation Rate [n-BuOAc = 1] | max. 1 | — | — |
| Flash Point | 345.0 | °C | — |
| Sulphate Content | max. 150 | ppm | — |
| Calcium Content | max. 75 | ppm | — |
| Autoignition Temperature | 1850.0 | °C | — |
Table 2 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Metals Content | max. 5 | ppm |
| Oxalate Content | max. 100 | ppm |
| Aluminum Content | max. 0.2 | ppm |
| Arsenic Content | max. 1 | ppm |
| Iron Content | max. 5 | ppm |
| Lead Content | max. 0.5 | ppm |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | ppm |
