Citric Acid
Product Specification

Chemical Description

Synonyms	Hydroxy, Propanetricarboxylic Acid, Beta-Hydroxytricarboxylic Acid
Chemical Formula	C6H807
Molecular Weight	192.13
Packaging	25 KG Bag
Appearance	Colorless

Specifications

Assay	99.5 % min.
Water (H2O), Method I <921>	0.5 % max.
Residue on Ignition, <281>	0.05 % max.
Heavy Metals (as Pb), <231>	10 ppm max.
Arsenic (As), Method I <211>	3 ppm max.
Limit of Oxalate	passes test
Readily Carbonizable Substances, Color and Achromicity <631>	passes test
Identification, Citrate <191>	passes test
Organic Volatile Impurities, Method IV <467>	meets requirements
Mesh Size	20 - 40

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