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Specification

Concerning Product:
Article number 5949291TLE
Trade name / designation / denomination Zitronensäure Monohydrat
CAS number 5949-29-1
Other names / synonyms•1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hydrate (1:1); •2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid hydrate; •Citric Acid monohydrate;
EC number201-069-1
Customs tariff number / CN code / TARIC29181400
Molecular weight [g / mol]210.1388
FormulaC6H10O8
Danger
Causes serious eye damage. Causes serious eye irritation.
IF IN EYES: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.


Parameter Test Method Specification Unit

Organoleptic test
Appearance white or colourless, odourless, crystalline solid, having a strongly acid taste

Physical parameter
Loss on drying Karl Fisher ≤ 8,8 %
Solubility Very soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol; soluble in ether

Identity
Assay ≥ 99,5 %

Impurities
Oxalate (as anhydros Oxalic Acid) ≤ 100 mg/kg
Readily carbonizable substances complies
Sulphated ash After calcination at 800 ± 25 °C ≤ 0,05 %

Elemental Impurities
Arsenic (As) ≤ 1 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) ≤ 1 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) ≤ 0,5 mg/kg

Particle size distribution
Particles 8  –  80 mesh

Supplemental information:

Shelf life: 2 years

Derivation: Fermentation of corn

Storage conditions: Keep in tightly closed original packing, at ambient temperature, in clean and dry place, away from direct sunlight and water

Complies with monographie: E 330


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