Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: ACID-008
Review: 16
Date: 01/09/2023
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
CAS Nº
77-92-9
EC/EINECS Nº
201-069-2
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C6H8O6 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 192.123 g/mol |
| INCI NAME | CITRIC ACID |
| E Nº | E-331 |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| ORIGEN | Vegetal, Fermentation |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| APPEARANCE | Colourless transparent crystals or white granular to fine crystalline powder | Visual |
| ODOUR | Characteristic | Olfactory |
| TASTE | Characteristic | Gustatory |
| ASSAY | 99.7 – 100.3% | Internal method |
| SOLUTION APPEARANCE | Clear and colourless | Internal method |
| HUMIDITY | ≤0.5% | Internal method |
| SULPHATED ASHES | ≤0.05% | Internal method |
| pH (5% sol.) | 1.7 – 2.0 | Internal method |
| OXALATES | ≤100 ppm oxalic acid | Internal method |
| EASILY CARBONIZABLE SUBSTANCES | Not darker than standard | Internal method |
| CALCIUM | ≤30 ppm | Internal method |
| SULPHATES | ≤100 ppm | Internal method |
| CHLORIDES | ≤5 ppm | Internal method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | >1.25 mm (14 mesh) ≤5% <0,40 mm (45 mesh) ≤10% | Internal method |
| SOLUBILITY | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, sparingly soluble in ether |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| ARSENIC | ≤1.0 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | ≤0.5 ppm | Internal Method |
| IRON | ≤3.0 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | ≤0.5 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤1 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| MOULD AND YEASTS | ≤100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| S. AUREUS | Negative/g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI | Negative/5g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Negative/10g | Internal Method |
| BILE-TOLERANT GRAM NEGATIVE BACTERIA | Negative/5g | Internal Method |
Other informations
USE: Food, Pharma product and cosmetic use.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Kosher certificate.
Free Food Allergens product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free GMO product conforms to the Reg. EC 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Complies with Reg. (EC) Nº 1223/2009 about cosmetic products.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Dir. 99/742/EC and 97/534/EC.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 396/2005.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the USP, EP norms and Impurities Guide ICH Q3C.
Product complies to the Reg. (EU) No 231/2012 laying down specifications for food additives.
Product is NOT Irradiated conforms to the Dir. 1999/2/EC.
Free Nanomaterials product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Dose used: Maximum allowable dose according to Reg. (EU) 1333/2008 and its successive amendments.
There are no substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction (CMRs) added during manufacture in this product.
Currently this product is not tested on animals for cosmetic purposes as defined in Article 18 of the Reg. (EU) No 1223/2009.
Product not contains UV filters, preservatives or colourings.
STORAGE: Store in a closed container, in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Best before: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer’s specifications, EP and FCC.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Kosher certificate.
Free Food Allergens product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free GMO product conforms to the Reg. EC 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Complies with Reg. (EC) Nº 1223/2009 about cosmetic products.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Dir. 99/742/EC and 97/534/EC.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 396/2005.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the USP, EP norms and Impurities Guide ICH Q3C.
Product complies to the Reg. (EU) No 231/2012 laying down specifications for food additives.
Product is NOT Irradiated conforms to the Dir. 1999/2/EC.
Free Nanomaterials product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Dose used: Maximum allowable dose according to Reg. (EU) 1333/2008 and its successive amendments.
There are no substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction (CMRs) added during manufacture in this product.
Currently this product is not tested on animals for cosmetic purposes as defined in Article 18 of the Reg. (EU) No 1223/2009.
Product not contains UV filters, preservatives or colourings.
STORAGE: Store in a closed container, in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Best before: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer’s specifications, EP and FCC.
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