Citric Acid
Product Description
🌟 Product Introduction & Advantages
Citric Acid is a weak organic acid naturally found in citrus fruits. It is widely used across the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors due to its excellent chelating, buffering, and preservative properties. We offer two forms:
Anhydrous Citric Acid: Water-free, ideal for applications requiring minimal moisture.
Monohydrate Citric Acid: Contains one molecule of water, commonly used in food and beverage formulations.
✅ Key Advantages:
✔️ High purity & excellent solubility
✔️ Multi-industry applications
✔️ Stable global supply with flexible packaging
✔️ Complies with BP/USP/FCC/E330 standards
Get in Touch With Us
- 📱Tel/WeChat: +86 15315760566
- 💬WhatsApp: +86 15315760566
- ✉️ Email: harris@qibenchemical.com
Grade / Product Types
We supply both food-grade and industrial-grade citric acid in two physical forms:
Anhydrous: white crystalline powder
Monohydrate: colorless crystals or white powder
Common Packaging Options:
🟤 25kg paper/plastic composite bags with PE liner
🟤 500kg/1000kg jumbo bags available for bulk users
🟤 OEM private-label packaging available upon request
🟤 Warehouse and loading photos available to support your import planning
Typical Specifications
| Item | Anhydrous Citric Acid | Monohydrate Citric Acid |
|---|---|---|
| CAS No. | 77-92-9 | 5949-29-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₈O₇ | C₆H₈O₇·H₂O |
| HS Code | 29181400 | 29181400 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Colorless crystals |
| Purity (dry basis) | ≥ 99.5% | ≥ 99.5% |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.5% | 7.5%–8.8% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 5 ppm | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Sulfate | ≤ 150 ppm | ≤ 150 ppm |
| Oxalate | ≤ 100 ppm | ≤ 100 ppm |
| pH (5% Solution) | 1.8–2.2 | 1.8–2.2 |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water | Easily soluble in water |
Main Applications
🏭 Application Fields
🔹 Food & Beverage:
Used as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, and preservative in soft drinks, candies, jams, and canned foods.
🔹 Pharmaceuticals:
Acts as a stabilizer, buffering agent, and effervescent agent in tablets and oral preparations.
🔹 Cleaning & Detergents:
Effective chelating agent for removing scale, rust, and stains in household and industrial cleaners.
🔹 Cosmetics & Personal Care:
Maintains pH balance and improves shelf life in skincare and hygiene products.
🔹 Industrial:
Utilized in electroplating, textile finishing, and water treatment processes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here we’ve gathered answers to common questions about our products, packaging, shipping, and support. Feel free to contact us if you need more details.
Yes, free samples are available for quality testing. Shipping costs can be discussed based on your location.
We offer sea, air, and train freight depending on your country and quantity. FOB, CIF, and DDP terms are all available.
Each batch is strictly tested before delivery. COA and third-party inspection (SGS/BV) can be provided if required.
Yes. We support private labeling, palletizing, custom printing, and OEM packaging solutions.
Our products are widely exported to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South America with stable long-term clients.
