Citric Acid Food Grade & Industrial Grade – Anhydrous and Monohydrate
Citric Acid is a widely used organic acid supplied in both Food Grade and Industrial Grade for a wide range of applications. It is commonly available in two forms: Citric Acid Anhydrous and Citric Acid Monohydrate.
With its strong acidic properties, good water solubility, buffering capacity, and ability to complex certain metal ions, Citric Acid is used in food and beverage processing, detergents, cleaning products, cosmetics, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and various industrial applications.
We supply Citric Acid Food Grade and Industrial Grade from China, with product specifications and technical documents available according to customer requirements.
Citric Acid Product Information
| Product Name | Citric Acid Anhydrous | Citric Acid Monohydrate |
| CAS Number | 77-92-9 | 5949-29-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₈O₇ | C₆H₈O₇·H₂O |
| Molecular Weight | 192.12 | 210.14 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
| Common Assay | ≥99.5% | ≥99.5% |
| Available Grades | Food Grade / Industrial Grade | Food Grade / Industrial Grade |
The exact specification can vary according to the grade and applicable standard. Customers can contact us for a detailed COA, TDS, and SDS.
Citric Acid Food Grade
Citric Acid Food Grade is widely used in food and beverage manufacturing as an acidulant, acidity regulator, pH adjuster, and flavoring ingredient.
It provides a clean and recognizable acidic taste and can be used to control the acidity of different food and beverage products. Typical applications include soft drinks, fruit beverages, confectionery, jams, sauces, processed foods, and other food formulations.
Citric Acid is also useful for adjusting and maintaining the desired pH of food products. Its good water solubility makes it convenient for use in liquid and powdered formulations.
For food applications, the appropriate grade and specification should be selected according to the requirements of the destination market and applicable food regulations.
Citric Acid Industrial Grade
Citric Acid Industrial Grade is used in a wide range of non-food applications where an organic acid with good solubility and reliable acidic performance is required.
Industrial applications include cleaning chemicals, detergents, descaling products, water treatment formulations, surface treatment, and other chemical processes.
Industrial Grade Citric Acid can be used for pH adjustment and mineral deposit removal. It is particularly useful in applications involving calcium carbonate and other alkaline mineral deposits.
For industrial customers, the required specification may depend on the formulation, production process, concentration, and final application.
Citric Acid for Detergents and Cleaning Products
Citric Acid is widely used in detergent and cleaning formulations because of its acidic properties and ability to help remove mineral deposits.
It can be used as a descaling ingredient to help dissolve calcium carbonate scale and other mineral residues. It can also be incorporated into formulations for pH adjustment and water conditioning.
Citric Acid is suitable for various cleaning applications, including household cleaning products, institutional cleaners, bathroom cleaners, descaling products, and selected industrial cleaning formulations.
Citric Acid for Water Treatment
Citric Acid has applications in selected water treatment and water conditioning processes. It can be used for pH adjustment, cleaning, and descaling applications where an organic acid is appropriate.
Its ability to interact with certain metal ions can also make it useful in formulations where metal-ion control is required.
However, the suitability of Citric Acid depends on the specific water chemistry, treatment objective, concentration, equipment materials, and operating conditions. Customers should conduct application testing before commercial use.
Citric Acid for Cosmetics and Personal Care
Citric Acid is also commonly used in cosmetic and personal care formulations as a pH adjuster and buffering ingredient.
Many cosmetic products require a controlled pH range for formulation stability and product performance. Citric Acid can be added in appropriate quantities to adjust the acidity of formulations.
Applications may include shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers, skincare products, bath products, and other personal care formulations. Customers should select the appropriate grade according to the formulation and regulatory requirements.
Citric Acid Anhydrous vs. Monohydrate
Citric Acid is commonly supplied in Anhydrous and Monohydrate forms.
Citric Acid Anhydrous has the molecular formula C₆H₈O₇ and a molecular weight of 192.12. It does not contain crystallization water.
Citric Acid Monohydrate has the molecular formula C₆H₈O₇·H₂O and a molecular weight of 210.14. It contains one molecule of crystallization water.
Both forms provide the acidic functionality of Citric Acid, but the difference in water content and molecular weight should be considered when calculating formulation quantities.
The appropriate form depends on the customer’s formulation, production process, storage conditions, and technical requirements.
Key Properties of Citric Acid
Citric Acid provides several useful properties for food and industrial applications:
- Available in Food Grade and Industrial Grade
- Available as Anhydrous and Monohydrate
- White crystalline powder
- Good water solubility
- Strong and consistent acidic properties
- Useful for pH adjustment
- Suitable for descaling applications
- Can complex certain metal ions
- Widely used in food and beverage formulations
- Widely used in cleaning and detergent formulations
- Suitable for selected water treatment applications
- Suitable for various industrial chemical formulations
Why Choose Our Citric Acid?
We supply Citric Acid Food Grade and Industrial Grade for international customers, importers, distributors, and manufacturers.
Customers can select between Anhydrous and Monohydrate according to their specific application and formulation requirements.
We can provide relevant technical documents including COA, SDS, and TDS upon request. Product specifications, quantity, packaging, and other purchasing requirements can be discussed before quotation.
Our Citric Acid supply is suitable for customers sourcing from China for food, cleaning, detergent, water treatment, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
Citric Acid Supplier from China
If you are looking for a reliable Citric Acid supplier in China, we can provide both Food Grade and Industrial Grade Citric Acid in Anhydrous and Monohydrate forms.
Our products are suitable for food and beverage manufacturers, detergent and cleaning chemical producers, cosmetic formulators, industrial chemical companies, importers, and distributors.
Contact us with your required grade, form, quantity, application, and destination. We can provide product specifications, COA, SDS, TDS, quotation, and export supply information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Citric Acid
What grades of Citric Acid do you supply?
We supply Citric Acid Food Grade and Industrial Grade. The available form can be selected as Anhydrous or Monohydrate according to the customer’s requirements.
What is the difference between Food Grade and Industrial Grade Citric Acid?
The main difference is the applicable quality requirements, specifications, and intended use. Food Grade Citric Acid is manufactured and controlled for food-related applications according to applicable standards, while Industrial Grade is intended for non-food industrial applications.
What is the difference between Citric Acid Anhydrous and Monohydrate?
Citric Acid Anhydrous does not contain crystallization water, while Citric Acid Monohydrate contains one molecule of crystallization water. Their molecular weights are 192.12 and 210.14 respectively.
What is Citric Acid used for?
Citric Acid is used in food and beverages, detergents, cleaning products, cosmetics, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and various industrial applications. Its functions include acidity adjustment, pH control, buffering, and descaling.
Is Citric Acid used in detergents?
Yes. Citric Acid is commonly used in detergent and cleaning formulations for pH adjustment and removal of mineral deposits and scale.
Can Citric Acid be used for water treatment?
Yes, Citric Acid can be used in selected water treatment, water conditioning, cleaning, and descaling applications. Its suitability depends on the specific treatment system.
What are the CAS numbers of Citric Acid?
Citric Acid Anhydrous has CAS No. 77-92-9, while Citric Acid Monohydrate has CAS No. 5949-29-1.
Request a Citric Acid Quotation
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