Citric Acid Anhydrous
EP, USP (Tested for Endotoxin & Microbes)
CAS #:
77-92-9
Molecular Formula:
C6H8O7
Synonym:
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid
Molecular Weight:
192.13 g/mol
Overview
Anhydrous Citric Acid, Powder, USP belongs to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers that are used to treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease.
| Characters | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals | |
| Assay | % | 99,5 – 100,5 |
| Identification | complies | |
| Appearance of solution | complies | |
| Colour of solution | complies | |
| Clarity of solution | complies | |
| Residue on ignition / Sulphated ash | % | max. 0,1 |
| Sulphate | ppm | max. 150 |
| Oxalic acid | ppm | max. 360 |
| Readily carbonisable substances | complies | |
| Heavy metals | ppm | max. 10 |
| Water | % | max. 1,0 |
| Total aerobic microbial count | absent in 1g | |
| Total yeasts and moulds count | % | absent in 25g |
| E.coli | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Salmonella | cfu/g | absent in 25g |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Citric Acid Anhydrous can be kept for at least 2 years if stored under recommended conditions.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
- Store at room temperature in the original container.
- Store away from incompatible materials.
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg
