Citric Acid Monohydrate
CAM,2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid Monohydrate; Citric Acid Hydrate
Citric Acid Monohydrate
Product Applications
With its acidity, chelating properties and safety, Citric Acid Monohydrate covers a variety of core industries, adapting to the needs of different grades (food grade, pharmaceutical grade, industrial grade, feed grade). The details are as follows:
1. Food and Beverage Industry (Core Application Field)
As a food-grade acid regulator and flavor enhancer, it is widely used in carbonated drinks, fruit juices, jams, candies, ice cream, dairy products, pickled foods and other products. It not only provides a refreshing sour taste and improves mouthfeel, but also acts as a preservative to inhibit microbial growth and extend product shelf life. At the same time, it can adjust the pH value of food, stabilize product texture and flavor, and meet global food additive standards (FCC8/E330).
2. Pharmaceutical Industry
As a pharmaceutical-grade excipient, it is used in effervescent tablets, syrups, oral liquids and other preparations as a flavoring agent, acidifier and stabilizer to improve drug taste and enhance preparation stability. At the same time, as a chelating agent, it can be used in metal ion detoxification formulas and the preparation of pharmaceutical buffer systems, complying with USP/BP pharmacopoeia standards.
3. Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry
It is used in skin care products, shampoos, body washes, toothpastes and other products as a pH regulator to maintain the mild acidity of the products, which is suitable for the human skin and oral environment. As a chelating agent, it can bind metal ions to improve product stability and prevent deterioration. At the same time, it can be used as a mild AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) ingredient in skin brightening and anti-aging skin care products to achieve gentle exfoliation.
4. Industrial and Cleaning Industry
As an industrial-grade raw material, it can be used as a phosphorus-free detergent auxiliary to chelate calcium and magnesium ions in water, enhance cleaning power, and is widely used in household cleaners and industrial cleaning agents. At the same time, it is used for boiler descaling and wastewater treatment as a biodegradable chelating agent, which is green and environmentally friendly. In addition, it can also be used as an industrial intermediate for the production of citrates, esters, plasticizers, and concrete retarders, adapting to industrial scenarios such as construction and chemical industry.
5. Feed Industry
As a feed additive, it is used in livestock and aquatic breeding to promote animal digestion and absorption, improve feed conversion rate, enhance animal body resistance, and improve the quality of breeding products. At the same time, it adjusts the pH value of feed, inhibits the growth of harmful microorganisms, and ensures feed safety.
Supplementary Note: Different grades of Citric Acid Monohydrate can be customized according to specific industry needs. All of them have the advantages of high purity (≥99.5%), easy solubility, non-toxicity, environmental friendliness and stable quality, adapting to various global compliance requirements.
Technical Specifications (COA)
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Assay (C₆H₈O₇·H₂O) | ≥99.5% |
| Moisture | 7.5–9.0% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm |
| Insoluble Matter | ≤0.005% |
| Color & Clarity | Colorless or white crystals |
Packaging & Loading
25KG PP | 25 MT per 20'FCL (without pallets) / 23 MT (with pallets)
