Description
General information about citric acid
Citric acid is known as a weak organic acid that is used in two different industrial and edible grades. This product is naturally found in different types of fruits and vegetables, but it can also be added separately to other products. This acid is usually prepared in two forms, dry and juicy, and its edible type has a very sour taste. Due to its acidic properties, citric acid can prevent the growth of bacteria. So, in addition to flavoring, it can be used as an antimicrobial agent in various industries. The solid powder of this product has wide uses in various industries. This powder is crystalline and white, and the physical data that we have recorded for you in the following is also related to the solid type of this product.
Usage of citric acid
Citric acid is used in various fields. This product is one of the few chemical substances that are used as food and for various other uses. Let us talk more about the fields of use of this product. In the food industry, this product is used as a flavoring and preservative. This acid is widely used in drinks and many candies. In making different types of cosmetics, this product is widely used in skin masks because it can completely remove dead skin. In addition to this, due to its acidic properties, this substance can also improve skin color and prevent various types of wrinkles and pimples. Due to these features, this material is used to make different types of soap, shampoo, nail polish remover, etc. In the detergent industry, this product can be used as an effective acid. In various other industries, this product is also used for plating and tanning leather and in some pharmaceuticals.
food industry | flavoring and preservative |
cosmetics | skin masks, soap, shampoo, nail polish remover, etc. |
detergent industry | effective acid |
other industries | plating and tanning leather and in some pharmaceuticals |
Technical data sheet & chemical Formula
The chemical formula of citric acid is C6H8O7. This acid is used in various fields due to its properties. Consuming the edible form of this product is very beneficial for the body. Due to the wide uses of this product, you can easily buy this acid from reliable sellers without any problems. In many cases, you can achieve your goal by using this product. For example, if you are active in the field of making detergents and cleaners, you can make the highest quality and best detergents by using this product. This acid is one of the few products that is used both in the field of domestic use and in the industry.
C₆H₈O₇ | Formula |
192.124 g/mol | Molar mass |
Water, Acetone, Ethyl acetate, Dimethyl sulfoxide | Soluble in |
Organic compound, Tricarboxylic acid | Classification |
153 °C | Melting point |
1.66 g/cm³ | Density |
310 °C
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Boiling Point |
How is packing of citric acid?
Citric acid is usually sold in 25 kg packages. These packages are delivered to customers in plastic bags, but for less use, you can also use small packages of this product. These packages of this product should be such that no moisture and other environmental factors pass through these packages.
Safety & warning & transportation
As you all know, citric acid is a chemical substance. So working with it will require attention to various safety points. It is better that you use gloves and glasses when working with this product in large quantities because direct contact with this product with the skin for a long time can cause damage to the skin. The acidic property of this product can destroy your skin layers to a great extent. So it is better to pay attention to safety factors when working with this product. Try to choose a dark and cool place to store this product and avoid lighting the flame and smoking around this product. Keep in mind that citric acid should never be in the vicinity of moisture because moisture can reduce the quality of these products to a great extent.
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