Citric Acid Monohydrate
Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications. Citric acid monohydrate occurs as colourless crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste.
Parameter
Test Result
Appearance
Crystalline
Colour
Colourless or White
Assay
99.5%
Solubility (Turbidity) 10% aq. solution
Colourless
Insoluble matter
0.001 % max
Sulphated Ash
0.01 % max
Chloride (CI)
0.005 % max
Sulphate (SO4)
0.02 % max
Phosphate (PO4)
0.005 % max
Iron (Fe)
0.001 % max
Heavy Metals (Pb)
0.002 % max.
Copper (Cu)
0.005 % max
Oxalate (C2O4)
0.005% max
Readily carbonisable substances
Passes test
