Citric Acid

Citric acid is used as a flavouring in many preparations of Vitamin C, and has a wide variety of other uses. In industry, citric acid can be used to make good “natural” cleaners, though some may still contain chemicals that are not exactly natural. It’s also now commonly used in preparing photographs.

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Description

Usually produced in powder form, citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits. It easily mixes into liquids, making it a valuable acid. Lemons and limes have high concentrations of citric acid, accounting for their bitter taste. Oranges and tangerines are also high in citric acid, though lower than the more bitter citrus fruits.

Citric acid is used as a flavouring in many preparations of Vitamin C, and has a wide variety of other uses. In industry, citric acid can be used to make good “natural” cleaners, though some may still contain chemicals that are not exactly natural. It’s also now commonly used in preparing photographs.

Citric acid bonds easily to minerals and metals, called chelation. It can help to take certain minerals with citric acid, since the body will more easily digest chelated minerals.

Technical Data & MSDS


Citric Acid Technical Data


Citric Acid MSDS

Product Name Citric Acid
CAS# 77-92-9 (Anhydrous) 5949-29-1 (Monohydrate)
Synonym 2- Hydroxy-1, 2, 3- Propanetricarboxylic acid, Monohydrate
Pack Size Not available
Physical state and appearance Granules
Colour White
Odour Odourless
Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C Not applicable
Flash point [°C] Not applicable
Final boiling point [°C] Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 1011°C (1852F)
Explosions limits – lower [%] Not determined
Explosions limits – upper [%] Not determined
Density 1.542 g/cm3
Solubility in water [g/100ml] 60 g/l.; 20C (Anhydrous)