CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS CAS – N°: 77-92-9

FORMULA: C6H8O7 M. W. : 192,13

SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET
1. Description
Citric Acid, Anhydrous is produced by submerged fermentation of glucose sources obtained from sugar from sugar cane with a selected
strain of Aspergillus niger. Its appearance is as translucent crystals, or white crystals powder. This is non-GMO and free of allergens and
solvents.
Citric Acid Anhydrous is odorless or slight maple odor, has a strongly acid taste and slightly deliquescent in moist environments. The
solubility of citric acid is 58 g/100 g of water at 20°C, 38,3 g/100 g of ethanol at 25 °C and 1,05 g/100 g of ether at 25 °C. Citric Acid
Anhydrous melts at 153 °C (307 °F) and decomposes to CO2 and H2O at >175 °C (347 °F).

2. Main Uses
Citric acid can be used in food as food additives and also in technical application as clarifying agent, water softener, buffer, foam booster
and stabilizer, complexion agent and as an intermediate in production of organic chemicals, cosmetic products, cleaning products,
nontoxic plastics, plasticizer for not toxic plastics, petrochemical industry, building industry, chelated fertilizers, citric acid derivates and
pharmaceutical ingredients. Citric acid is a main product used for agriculture fertilizers as a chelating agent of minor, micro and
oligoelements.

3. Standard Specifications
The analytical methods are described in the current edition of the EC Food Additive, United States Pharmacopeia USP, the Food
Chemicals Codex FCC, Japanese Pharmacopoeia JP, the Japanese Standards for Food and Additives JSFA, British Pharmacopoeia BP,
European Citric Acid Manufacturer Association ECAMA E-330 and the Colombian standard NTC 1979:84.

3.1 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION UNITS

Appearance White crystal or powder -
Identification test (IR)* Passes test -
Odor Odorless, slight maple-lactone odor -
Taste Strong acid taste -
Assay (as C6H8O7 anhydrous) 99,5 min -100,5 max. % w/w
Water (Karl Fischer) 0,5 max. % w/w
Clarity of Solution (sol 40 %w/v) 3 max. NTU
Colour of Solution (sol 40 %w/v, 420 nm) 99 min. %T
Residue on Ignition* 0,05 max. % w/w
Sulphates (as sulphate)* 150 max. mg/kg
Oxalates (as Oxalic acid dihydrate)* 100 max. mg/kg
Calcium (as Ca)* 75 max. mg/kg
Iron (sol 40% w/v, 670 nm)* 5,0 max. mg/kg
Arsenic (as As)* 1,0 max. mg/kg
Lead (as Pb)* 0,5 max. mg/kg
Mercury (as Hg)* 1,0 max. mg/kg
Foreign matter* Passes test -
Tridodecylamine** 0,1 max. mg/kg
Heavy Metals (as Pb)* 5,0 max. mg/kg
Readily Carbonizable Substances Passes test -
Relative Substances (isocitric acid)* Passes test -
Evaluation of Insolubles* Passes test -
Organic Volatile Impurities** Passes test -
UV Absorbance** Passes test -
* Note: Tested according to Skip-lot sampling model. ** Note: No potential substances present in process.

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CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS CAS – N°: 77-92-9
FORMULA: C6H8O7 M. W. : 192,13
SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET
3.2 Particle Size Distribution.
Citric Acid, Anhydrous is available to the customers in the following particle size distributions:

Mesh Sieve Under Mesh Sieve Through

Product
µm ASTM E-11 % µm ASTM E-11 %
Granular 1.400 14 5 máx. 300 50 10 máx.

Fine 600 30 1 máx. 150 100 5 máx.

Extra-fine 250 60 15 máx. 75 200 25 máx.

Mixed 2.000 10 10 máx. 850 20 20 máx.

3.3 Typical Bulk Density.

The bulk densities described below are typical values of the bulk density of Citric Acid, Anhydrous and are informative purpose:

PRODUCT DENSITY lb / ft3 DENSITY kg / m3

Granular 56 897

Fine 54 865

Extrafine 32 513

4. Transport and Storage Conditions

The Citric Acid, Anhydrous may be stored at room conditions at less than 30 °C and a relative humidity below 70%. Shelf life is 5 years if
kept it in their original packaging and following good storage practices (GSP). This product should be stored on dry pallets in roofed and
well ventilated areas. A long period of storage is recommended to keep the product at less than 20 °C and a relative humidity below 50%.
Avoid high humidity, high temperatures and direct or indirect sunlight over the product during transportation or storage.

5. Safety Data
The Citric Acid, Anhydrous could be irritant in contact with eyes, skin and mucous membranes use personal protective equipment:
respiratory protection, gloves and safety glasses. It should be handled in ventilated and explosion proof equipment. For more information
about safety data please see our safety data sheet (SDS).

6. Regulatory Issues
Citric Acid, Anhydrous complies with: FDA regulation Title 21 CFR 184.1033, EINECS-No 2010691, registered under CAS No 77-92-9.
Meets the standard disclosed in the Food Chemicals Codex, The United States Pharmacopoeia, The British Pharmacopoeia, The
European Pharmacopoeia, and the European Directives 96/77/EC and 2008/84/EC, European Citric Acid Manufacturer Association
ECAMA E-330, Japanese Pharmacopoeia JP, the Japanese Standards for Food and Additives JSFA and the Colombian standard NTC
1979:84. Citric acid is regarded as a non-toxic chemical by the EC Food Additive, certified under Good Manufacturing Practices GMP,
BRC, ISO 9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 28000, Kosher for Passover and Halal, also NonGMO project verified. Listed as GRAS
by the FDA and Quantum Satis by the Directive 95/2/EC.

7. Availability and Technical Assistance

Citric Acid, Anhydrous is available in following references 25kg, 50lb, 500kg and 1000kg. For further information on packaging, samples
or technical assistance, please contact to our marketing and sales assistant: Colombia + + (57 2) 431 0649 / 431 0768, in North America
+ + (1630) 200 1326, in Brazil + + (55 11) 965 77 0101.

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The information enclosed in this document describes the product properties. This data sheet offered is not a guide or a recommendation to use or violation of any patent, or as warranties (express
or implied) of no violation or capability for a particular purpose. Potential buyers are invited to develop their own studies, research and developing in accordance with their applications and needs.