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Citric Acid

Product Number

CAS No. 77-92-9

Description

Citric acid is a weak organic acid that is widely used as an acidifier, in flavoring, and as a chelating agent.

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Applications

Citric acid is a weak organic acid that is widely used as an acidifier, in flavoring, and as a chelating agent. The majority of citric acid is consumed as a food additive, whether as an acidifier or as flavoring. It is also an excellent cleaner, especially for removing limescale, due to its chelating abilities.

Compatibilities

Citric acid can be abrasive and corrosive, and is incompatible with bases, peroxides, cast iron, nylon, and some plastics. Aqueous solutions have corrosive effects on metals including carbon steels, 304 stainless steel, zinc, copper, aluminium and nickel alloys. Please see SDS for full safety and compatibility information

Variants

Product NameProduct NumberDescription

25% Citric Acid, Food Grade

AC0244

Citric Acid 25% FG is a Kosher-certified slightly yellow liquid solution of FCC anhydrous citric acid.

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50% Citric Acid, Food Grade

AC5095

Citric Acid 50% FG is a clear, slightly yellow, liquid solution of citric acid that meets Food Grade requirements.

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50% Citric Acid, Tech Grade

AC5097

Citric Acid 50% Solution Tech is a 50% by weight solution of citric acid. It may be used as a water conditioning agent, detergent builder, acid descaler, mordant, and metal polisher.

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Anhydrous Citric Acid, FCC (Granular)

AC5181

Anhydrous citric acid granules meeting FCC guidelines.

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