Citric acid, monohydrate (E 330)
What is citric acid?
Citric acid is an organic compound, also known as a carboxylic acid, which belongs to both the tricarboxylic and fruit acids. It dissolves well in water and alcohol.
Where is citric acid contained?
Due to its tart flavour, citric acid is contained in many food products such as fruit juice drinks, jams and confectionery. It is also an ingredient in baked goods and tinned fruit and vegetables.
The "effervescent" effect of effervescent powder is caused by citric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate, releasing carbon dioxide, which is why it is also an important component.
Other products containing citric acid are cleaners and preservatives.
What does citric acid do?
Among other things, citric acid has the property of preserving blood and can therefore prevent it from clotting. Citric acid is also used to determine the pH value of products in the cosmetics industry.
How is citric acid produced?
Citric acid used to be extracted naturally from citrus fruits. Nowadays, however, it is mostly obtained using biotechnical processes in which sugary raw materials such as corn, dextrose or molasses are fermented together with microorganisms, usually mould fungi, to produce citric acid.
Citric acid, monohydrate (E 330) (12.5 kg)
Authorised as a food additive E 330. For cosmetics, food and technical applications. Application The most frequently occurring natural acid is often used in the food sector or in cosmetics as an acidity regulator and for the production of stable suspensions due to its odourlessness. It is authorised as E 330 in the European Union[A1]. Citric acid is also very popular as a descaling agent and for other cleaning processes (detergent additive). In the technical field, citric acid is often used to passivate metals.
Citric acid, monohydrate (E 330) (25 kg)
Authorised as a food additive E 330. For cosmetics, food and technical applications. Application The most frequently occurring natural acid is often used in the food sector or in cosmetics as an acidity regulator and for the production of stable suspensions due to its odourlessness. It is authorised as E 330 in the European Union[A1]. Citric acid is also very popular as a descaling agent and for other cleaning processes (detergent additive). In the technical field, citric acid is often used to passivate metals.
Citric acid, monohydrate (E 330) (5 kg)
Authorised as a food additive E 330. For cosmetics, food and technical applications. Application The most frequently occurring natural acid is often used in the food sector or in cosmetics as an acidity regulator and for the production of stable suspensions due to its odourlessness. It is authorised as E 330 in the European Union[A1]. Citric acid is also very popular as a descaling agent and for other cleaning processes (detergent additive). In the technical field, citric acid is often used to passivate metals.
Buying citric acid - the most frequently asked questions:
The pH value of citric acid is 2.3.
At chemiekontor.de citric acid is offered in packages of 5 kg, 12.5 kg, 25 kg and in case of increased demand in a container of 750 kg.
In the online store of chemiekontor.de citric acid is available from 5,60 € per kg. (Starting price refers to the purchase of a package of 25 kg).
Citric acid is usually ready for shipment in stock, the delivery time is 3 - 5 working days.
P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after use. P280 -Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove any contact lenses if possible. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - if eye irritation persists: seek medical advice/attention.
There is no CAS number available for citric acid.
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