Acidulant • Chelating agent • Descaler
C₆H₈O₇. Anhydrous and monohydrate forms for suitable food, cleaning, water-treatment, cosmetic, passivation and industrial applications.
Citric Acid supplier in Chennai
Citric Acid is a weak organic acid supplied as a white crystalline solid. It is highly soluble in water and used for acidification, chelation, pH adjustment, descaling and compatible cleaning processes. ChemFast supplies Ensign or equivalent make in anhydrous and monohydrate forms, subject to grade and availability.
Product specifications
| Product Name | Citric Acid |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | C₆H₈O₇ |
| CAS — Anhydrous | 77-92-9 |
| CAS — Monohydrate | 5949-29-1 |
| Make / Brand | Ensign / Equivalent |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Available Forms | Anhydrous / Monohydrate |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
| Grade | As required and documented |
| Packing | Standard industrial packing / as confirmed |
Grade, purity, make and packing must be confirmed for the intended application.
Uses & applications
Certified food-grade material is used as an acidulant, pH regulator, flavouring aid, chelating agent and formulation ingredient.
Used in controlled formulations to remove compatible mineral and scale deposits from process equipment and surfaces.
Used in selected pH-adjustment, chelation, cleaning and scale-removal processes after suitable process review.
Used in standard-controlled citric-acid treatments for clean stainless-steel surfaces where applicable.
Suitable certified grades are used for pH adjustment in shampoos, creams, gels, lotions and related formulations.
Used in cleaning, detergent and chemical formulations for acidity, chelation and mineral-deposit control.
Stainless-steel passivation
ASTM A967/A967M includes immersion treatment using citric-acid solution as one option for chemical passivation of stainless-steel parts.
Cleaning, descaling and passivation have different objectives. Confirm the required surface condition, standard, chemistry and verification method before selecting a treatment programme.
Grade & certification
Only appropriately certified food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic material should be used for regulated applications. Confirm the required grade, purity, applicable specification, traceability, Certificate of Analysis and packaging before ordering.
Safety & handling
Avoid generating or inhaling Citric Acid dust and prevent eye contact. Use suitable ventilation, industrial hygiene and personal protective equipment. Store sealed in a cool, dry location, protected from moisture and contamination.
Consult the applicable Safety Data Sheet and Technical Data Sheet before handling, storage or industrial use.
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