Citric Acid Monohydrate
White crystalline powder · CAS 5949-29-1
Test Report — Characteristics
Download Test Report (PDF)| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Purity as C6H8O7.H2O | 99.60% (IS 5464:1995) |
| Moisture | 8.76% |
| Iron (as Fe) | Not detected (DL 0.5 mg/kg) |
| Arsenic (as As) | Not detected (DL 0.5 mg/kg) |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | Less than 10 mg/kg |
| Sulphate as SO4 | Nil |
| Halide as Cl | Nil |
| Sulphated Ash | Nil |
| Oxalates | Passes the test |
Values above are from Suraj Chemicals' own lab test reports on this product. Figures can vary slightly batch to batch — request a current test report / certificate of analysis with your order.
Applications
- Acidulant and preservative in food and beverage processing
- Effervescent and pharmaceutical tablet formulations
- Cleaning and descaling formulations
- Metal surface treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citric Acid Monohydrate?
Citric Acid Monohydrate is supplied by Suraj Chemicals as white crystalline powder, identified by CAS number 5949-29-1. It falls under our Food & Industrial Additives range — see the Test Report table above for its full characteristics.
What is Citric Acid Monohydrate used for?
Typical applications include: Acidulant and preservative in food and beverage processing; Effervescent and pharmaceutical tablet formulations; Cleaning and descaling formulations; Metal surface treatment.
How should Citric Acid Monohydrate be stored and handled?
Store in a dry, covered area.
What packaging and pack sizes does Suraj Chemicals supply Citric Acid Monohydrate in?
25 kg bags. Contact us if you need a different pack size, or a bulk/tanker quantity.
Is Citric Acid Monohydrate hazardous to handle?
No specific hazard is flagged for Citric Acid Monohydrate beyond standard industrial chemical handling precautions. We still recommend you download the Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in the sidebar above for full GHS hazard, handling and PPE details, as good practice for any industrial chemical.
Is a Test Report, TDS or MSDS available for Citric Acid Monohydrate?
Yes — a downloadable Test Report (PDF) with full characteristics, specifications and results is available above, and a downloadable Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for Citric Acid Monohydrate is also available above.
Can I get a sample or discuss order quantity for Citric Acid Monohydrate?
Yes — use the Request Price & Availability button or WhatsApp us with your required quantity, and our team will confirm pricing, minimum order quantity, sample availability and delivery timelines for Citric Acid Monohydrate.