Original
By certification 
| Trademark:HSCA | Specification:Bp98\Bp2004\E330 etc. |
| Origin:Huangshi China | HS Code:2918140000 |
Colorless or white crystalline powder or granule
Molecular formula: C6H8O7
Molecular weighe: 192.13
Application: Citric acid is mainly used as an acidulant, flavorant and preservation in foods and beverages. It is also used as an antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent builder.
ITEM |
UNIT |
BP2007 |
USP30 |
HSCA |
Description |
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Identification |
pass |
pass |
pass |
|
Clarity of solution |
pass |
pass |
pass |
|
Color of solution |
pass |
pass |
pass |
|
Assay |
% |
99.5-100.5 |
99.5-100.5 |
99.5-100.5 |
Water |
% |
less or equal 1.0 |
less or equal 1.0 |
less or equal 1.0 |
Aluminium |
ppm |
less or equal 0.2 |
less or equal 0.2 |
less or equal 0.2 |
Heavy metals |
ppm |
less or equal 10 |
less or equal 10 |
less or equal 10 |
Oxalic acid |
ppm |
less or equal 360 |
less or equal 360 |
less or equal 360 |
Sulphates |
ppm |
less or equal150 |
less or equal150 |
less or equal150 |
Readily carbonizable substances |
pass |
pass |
pass |
|
Sulphated ash |
% |
less or equal 0.1 |
less or equal 0.1 |
less or equal 0.1 |
Bacterial endotoxins |
I.U/mg |
less 0.5 |
pass |
less 0.5 |
Product Description
