Tartaric Acid
EP, USP (Tested for Endotoxin & Microbes)
CAS #:
87-69-4
Molecular Formula:
C4H6O6
Synonym:
2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid, Malic acid, 3-hydroxy-, Succinic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy
Molecular Weight:
150.09 g/mol
Overview
Tartaric Acid, Granular is used as an antioxidant, acidifier, flavour enhancer, stabilizer and sequestering agent. It is a white crystalline, diprotic sugar acid that occurs in many plants in a natural form and acts as a leavening agent when mixed with baking soda. Used as an antioxidant, it is one of the principal acids that are found in wine and is used in the industrial sector as a chelating agent.
| Characters | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white or almost white, crystalline powder | |
| Assay | % | 99,7 -100,5 |
| Identification | complies | |
| Loss on drying (105) ° C | max. 0,2 | |
| Specific optical rotation (dried substance) | +12 to +12,8 | |
| Oxalat | ppm | complies |
| Sulphate | ppm | max. 150 (USP) |
| Chloride | ppm | max. 100 |
| Calcium | ppm | max. 200 |
| Heavy metals | ppm | max.10 |
| Residue on ignition / Sulphated ash | ppm | max. 0,1 |
| Total aerobic microbial count | IU/g | max. 100 |
| Total yeasts and moulds count | cfu/g | max. 50 |
| E.coli | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | absent in 1g absent |
| Salmonella | cfu/g | absent in 25g absent |
| Bacterial endotoxine | IU/g | max. 10 |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Tartaric Acid can be kept for at least 2 years if stored under recommended conditions.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Hygroscopic. Protect from moisture.
- Store at room temperature in the original container.
- Store away from incompatible materials.
- Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg
