Vitusa Products, Inc.

343 Snyder Avenue

Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

tel. 908-665-2900  fax. 908-665-2662


 

Technical Information
 Citric Acid, Anhydrous, USP Fine Granular

 

CHEMICAL NAME:                           Citric Acid, Anhydrous

FORMULA:                                          H3C6H5O7

MOLECULAR WEIGHT:                    192.13

DESCRIPTION:                                   White granular to fine crystalline powder

CAS NAME:                                         Citric Acid Anhydrous

CAS NUMBER:                                    17-92-9

GRADES:                                              Meets USP and FCC Specifications

SHIPPING:                                            No Special Regulations

SAFETY, STORAGE &

HANDLING:                                         Non-hazardous, non-toxic material

                                                                Store under normal warehouse conditions.

PACKAGING:                                       Multi-wall Paper Bags:    Net Wt.     50 lb.

                                                                Bulk Sacks:                     Net Wt.     2000 lb.

 

 

APPLICATIONS:    Food and beverage products, household detergents and cleaners, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, shampoos, personal care products, surfactant, phosphate builder, metal finishing and cleaners.

 


TYPICAL PROPERTIES:    The following properties are typical production but are not intended for the preparation of specifications.  If you require guidance in developing product specifications, please call 908-665-2900 (1-800-8-VITUSA) and discuss them with us.

 

          SCREEN ANALYSIS:    (Particle Size Specifications)

                        US STD                                             

                     SIEVE NO.                             MAXIMUM          

                           +30                                             1%

                          -100                                             5%                                        

        

           BULK DENSITY:                                     54 lb/ft3

 

 

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:    (Specifications)

          Assay (anhydrous base)                        99.5-100.5%                     

          Residue on Ignition                                0.05% max.    

          Odor                                                    None                      

          Water                                                   0.5% max.               

          Arsenic, ppm                                        1 max.                             

          Heavy Metals, ppm                               5 max.                             

          Lead, ppm                                            0.5 max.

          Readily Carbonizable Substances          Passes USP/FCC Tests             

          Oxalate                                                Passes USP/FCC Tests; No turbidity is

                                                                      produced                  

          Sulfate (SO4-2)                                     Passes USP/FCC Tests; No turbidity is produced   

          Identification                                         Meets USP/FCC Tests; Solution responds to test for 

                                                                      citrates           

 

                                  Meets USP Food Chemical Codex Specifications

 

 

The information herein is believed to be reliable.  However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy or completeness and non is made as to merchantability of the material or its fitness for any purpose.  The manufacturer or Vitusa Products shall not be liable for consequential damage to persons or property resulting from its use.  Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for use in violation of any patent or license.

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