CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE FCC

CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE FCC is a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals or granules with a practically odorless characteristic, as assessed through olfactory evaluation. It is widely used in the food and beverage industry as an acidulant, preservative, and flavor enhancer, as well as in cosmetics, cleaning products, and pharmaceuticals for its chelating properties.

INCI Name: Citric Acid

Functions: Fragrance

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Tilley Product Number
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C₆H₈O₇·H₂O
Technologies
Product Families

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Odor
Practically odorless
Appearance
White crystalline powder or colorless crystals or granules
Soluble in
Ethanol, Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight210.15--
Flash Pointmin. 200°F-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aluminium Contentmax. 0.2ppmTubidity Atomic Emission
Arsenic Contentmax. 1ppmAtomic Spectrometer
Assay Content99.5 - 100.0%Acid Base
Calcium Contentmax. 75ppmTubidity Atomic Emission
Chlorides Contentmax. 5ppmTubidity Atomic Emission
Heavy Metal Contentmax. 5ppmAtomic Absorbtion/Thio Acetamide Method
Iron Contentmax. 1ppmAtomic Spectrometer
Lead Contentmax. 0.5ppmAtomic Spectrometer
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1ppmAtomic Spectrometer Absorbtion/Thio Acetamide Method
Oxalates Content (as oxalic acid)max. 100ppmColormetric Analysis
Sulphated Ash Contentmax. 0.10%Colorimetric Analysis
Sulphate Contentmax. 150ppmTurbidity
Water Content7.5 - 8.8%FCC Method, Titration

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Stability and Storage Conditions

Stable under normal conditions. Store in cool dry place away from heat and sunlight, in well closed containers.