Product Overview

Citric Acid Monohydrate is a naturally occurring tricarboxylic acid, commercially produced through advanced microbial fermentation processes. This versatile, biodegradable organic acid serves as a multi-functional ingredient across diverse industries, combining effective acidity with excellent water solubility, metal-chelating capability, and outstanding environmental compatibility.

Key Properties & Advantages

Multi-Functional Performance

• • • Strong Acidity: Provides clean, sharp acidity without residual aftertaste

    • Excellent Solubility: Rapid dissolution in aqueous systems across temperature ranges

    • Effective Chelation: Forms stable complexes with metal ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Fe²⁺/³⁺)

    • Biodegradability: Environmentally benign breakdown profile

    • GRAS Status: Generally Recognized As Safe for food and pharmaceutical applications

Quality & Purity

• • • High Purity Grade: Meets USP/EP/FCC standards

    • Consistent Performance: Batch-to-batch reliability in all applications

    • Global Compliance: Suitable for international market requirements

Applications & Technical Solutions

Food & Beverage Industry

• • • Acidulant & Flavor Enhancer:

      • Soft drinks, fruit juices, and energy beverages

      • Confectionery products, jams, and jellies

      • Dairy items including yogurt and cheese spreads

    • Preservation & Quality Management:

      • Extends shelf life by controlling microbial growth

      • Maintains color and texture in canned and processed foods

      • Prevents enzymatic browning in fruits and vegetables

    • Leavening Systems:

      • Reacts with bicarbonate sources in baked goods

      • Provides controlled gas release for optimal volume and texture

Industrial & Chemical Applications

• • • Cleaning & Descaling Formulations:

      • Effective lime scale and rust removal

      • Phosphate-free detergent compositions

      • Industrial equipment cleaning solutions

    • Water Treatment:

      • pH regulation in cooling towers and boilers

      • Scale inhibition in industrial water systems

      • Metal ion sequestration in process water

    • Surface Treatment & Electroplating:

      • Buffering agent in plating baths

      • Complexing agent for improved metal deposition

      • Corrosion inhibitor in metal finishing processes

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare

• • • Formulation Excellence:

      • pH adjustment in oral and topical preparations

      • Excipient in effervescent tablet systems

      • Stabilizer in liquid formulations and syrups

    • Medical Applications:

      • Anticoagulant in blood collection systems

      • Chelating agent in diagnostic reagents

      • Component in dialysis solutions

Cosmetics & Personal Care

• • • Product Enhancement:

      • pH adjustment in shampoos and skin care products

      • Preservative booster in various formulations

      • Clarifying agent in hair care products

Environmental & Sustainable Technologies

• • • Green Chemistry Applications:

      • Phosphate replacement in cleaning products

      • Biodegradable polymer production

      • Environmentally friendly plasticizer

      • Cross-linking agent in sustainable materials

Technical Specifications

Quality & Safety

Regulatory Compliance

• • • Food Grade: FCC, EU Directive 2008/84/EC

    • Pharmaceutical: USP, EP, JP Compliance

    • Safety Data: Comprehensive toxicological profile available

    • Certifications: ISO 9001, HALAL, KOSHER (upon request)

Handling & Storage

• • • Storage Conditions: Cool, dry environment in sealed containers

    • Shelf Life: 36 months from manufacturing date

    • Handling: Standard industrial hygiene practices recommended

Why Choose Our Citric Acid Monohydrate?

Technical Superiority

• • • Optimized particle size distribution

    • Consistent dissolution characteristics

    • Enhanced stability in formulated products

Supply Chain Reliability

• • • Global manufacturing capability

    • Stringent quality control protocols

    • Flexible packaging solutions

Technical Partnership

• • Application development support

  • Formulation optimization guidance

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