Citric Acid Anhydrous
EP, USP + LEC + Microbiological requirements
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity B (EP, BP) | Acc to requirements | |
| Identity E (EP, BP) | Acc to requirements | |
| Identity A | Acc to requirements | |
| Appearance of solution (EP, BP) | Correlates to test | |
| Color and clarity of solution (USP) | Correlates to test | |
| Carbonisable substances (EP,BP,USP) | Correlates to test | |
| Assay (EP, BP) | % | 99,5 - 100,5 |
| Assay (USP) | % | 99,5 - 100,5 |
| Sulphated ash (EP, BP) | % | <=0,10 |
| Residue on ignition (USP) | % | <=0,10 |
| Water (EP, BP, USP) | % | <=1,0 |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | mg/kg | <=10,0 |
| Aluminium (EP, BP, USP) | mg/kg | <=0,2 |
| Oxalic acid (EP< BP, USP) | % | <=0,036 |
| Sulfates (EP, BP, USP) | mg/kg | <=150,0 |
| Bacterial endotoxine | IU/g | <=5 |
| TAMC 30oC (total aerobic microbial count | cfu/g | <=50 |
| TYMC | cfu/g | <=10 |
| Escherichia Coli | cfu/g | 0 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | 0 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | 0 |
| Salmonella | cfu/10g | 0 |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Citric acid anhydrous CAS NO. 77-92-9 raw material can be kept for at least 3 years if stored in a cool and dry place.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Storage temperature recommended: < 25°C
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg
