CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS
CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS AR
Confirms to BP
Short Name: CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS
Synonym: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid anhydrous
Basic Details
Article No.
LG1404
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
77-92-9
HS Code
2918.1400
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White crystalline
Odour
Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
153 - 159 °C
Flash point [°C]
173.9 °C
Boiling point [°C]
175°C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
3.70E-009 mm Hg @ 250C
Vapour density
7.26
Density [g/cm3]
1.665
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Assay (alkalimetric)
99.5 - 100.5%
Identity (IR)
Passes test
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.001%
Insoluble matter in water
Max 0.005%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0003%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.005%
Phosphate (PO4)
Max 0.001%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.0005%
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.0001%
Mercury (Hg)
Max 0.0001%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.0002%
Oxalate (as C2H2O4)
Passes test
Sulphated ash (at 600°C)
Max 0.05%
Substance carbonizable by hot H2SO4
Passes test
Water (by KF)
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H319
Precaution Statement
P305 + P351 + P338