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100247 Citric acid

anhydrous fine-granular EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC

Citric acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Hydroxytricarballylic acid

CAS #: 77-92-9 EC Number: 201-069-1 Molar Mass: 192.12 g/mol Chemical Formula: (HOOCCH₂)₂C(OH)COOH Hill Formula: C₆H₈O₇ Grade: Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
77-92-9201-069-1C₆H₈O₇(HOOCCH₂)₂C(OH)COOH192.12 g/molPh Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1002475000 Plastic bottle 5 kg
1002479029 Double PE Sack 25 kg
Description
Catalogue Number100247
Synonyms2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Hydroxytricarballylic acid
DescriptionCitric acid
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Product Information
CAS number77-92-9
EC number201-069-1
GradePh Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC
Hill FormulaC₆H₈O₇
Chemical formula(HOOCCH₂)₂C(OH)COOH
Molar Mass192.12 g/mol
HS Code2918 14 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ500
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point200 °C (1013 hPa) (decomposition)
Density1.67 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point153 °C (decomposition)
pH value1.7 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure<0.1 hPa (25 °C)
Bulk density560 kg/m3
Solubility1330 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 3000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P261: Avoid breathing dust.
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordWarning
RTECSGE7350000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Safety Information
Categories of dangerirritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDKein Gefahrgut
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRNo Dangerous Good
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeNo Dangerous Good
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (alkalimetric, calculated on anhydrous substance)99.5 - 100.5 %
Identity (IR-spectrum)passes test
Identity (wet chemistry)passes test
Appearancewhite to almost white, fine-granular powder
Appearance of solution (200 g/l; water)clear (≤ 1.5 NTU) and not more intense in color than reference solution Y₇, BY₇ or GY₇
Chloride (Cl)≤ 5 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)≤ 50 ppm
Heavy metals (as Pb)≤ 5 ppm
Al (Aluminium)≤ 0.2 ppm
As (Arsenic)≤ 1 ppm
Ca (Calcium)passes test
Hg (Mercury)≤ 1 ppm
Pb (Lead)≤ 0.5 ppm
Oxalates (as C₂H₂O₄)≤ 100 ppm
Oxalate (C₂H₂O₄) (ChP)passes test
Residual solvents (ICH (Q3C))excluded by manufacturing process
Readily carbonisable substancepasses test
Sulfated ash (600 °C)≤ 0.05 %
Water (according to Karl Fischer)≤ 0.5
Bacterial endotoxins< 0.5
Elemental impurity specifications have been set considering ICH Q3D (Guideline for Elemental Impurities). Class 1-3 elements are not likely to be present above the ICH Q3D option 1 limit, unless specified and indicated (*).
Corresponds to Ph. Eur., BP, ChP, JP, USP, E 330, FCC
Conforms to the purity criteria on food additives according to the current European Commission Regulation.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1002475000 04022536003511
1002479029 04022536939766

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Citric acid SDS

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Citric acid Certificates of Analysis

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1002475000 Plastic bottlePDF Specification Document
1002479029 Double PE SackPDF Specification Document

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