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Citric Acid (CAS 77-92-9) is indispensable in the food and beverage industry (E330) for providing tartness and pH control. In the industrial sector, it acts as a powerful chelating agent for water treatment and a biodegradable cleaning agent for descaling. Listings include both Monohydrate (crystalline) and Anhydrous (powder) forms.
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Acidulant & Preservative (E330)
Descaling agent & Stain remover
Chelating agent (Metal removal)
Effervescent tablets & pH control
pH adjuster in creams/lotions
Micronutrient chelation
Acidifying agent
Rust removal
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Causes serious eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. Generally considered safe (GRAS) for consumption but dust inhalation should be avoided.
Monohydrate contains one water molecule per citric acid molecule and is used in liquid applications. Anhydrous has no water, is more potent by weight, and is preferred for dry powder blends to prevent clumping.
Yes, it is excellent for removing hard water stains (limescale) and rust, and is safer/more biodegradable than strong mineral acids.
While it occurs naturally in fruit, industrial Citric Acid is produced via fermentation of glucose by the mold Aspergillus niger.
Yes, Anhydrous Citric Acid is a key ingredient in bath bombs, reacting with baking soda to create the fizz.