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CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Shyamal, Ahmedabad 380015, Gujarat, India
+91 9925522674 · info@scapexexports.com
CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Certificate of AnalysisStandard product specification
Citric Acid Monohydrate Food Grade
CAS 5949-29-1 · C6H10O8 · Food Grade FCC
Structural formula1. Product identity
| Product name | Citric Acid Monohydrate Food Grade |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. number | 5949-29-1 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10O8 |
| Molecular weight | 210.14 g/mol |
| Grade / standard | Food Grade FCC |
| Description | White crystalline powder |
| Product group | Organic Acids |
| Category | Acids & Alkalis |
| Country of origin | India |
| Packing | Bags, drums, carboys, IBC or ISO tank as applicable — customer-specified packing available |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packing |
2. Analytical specification
| S. No. | Test parameter | Specification | Typical result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White crystalline powder | Complies | Visual |
| 2 | Identification | Conforms to the structure of the substance | Complies | FTIR / Chemical test |
| 3 | Solubility | As per specification | Complies | Visual / Monograph |
| 4 | Matter Insoluble in Water | Not more than 0.05 % w/w | 0.014 | Gravimetry |
| 5 | pH (5 % w/v aqueous solution) | As per specification | 5.6 | Potentiometry |
| 6 | Chloride (as Cl) | Not more than 0.01 % w/w | 0.0023 | Turbidimetry / IC |
| 7 | Sulphate (as SO4) | Not more than 0.02 % w/w | 0.0057 | Turbidimetry / IC |
| 8 | Iron (as Fe) | Not more than 20 ppm | 3.4 ppm | ICP-OES / AAS |
| 9 | Heavy Metals (as Pb) | Not more than 10 ppm | Less than 5 ppm | ICP-OES |
| 10 | Moisture | Not more than 1.0 % w/w | 0.42 | Karl Fischer / Gravimetry |
| 11 | Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Not more than 1000 cfu/g | 36 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 12 | Total Yeast & Mould Count | Not more than 100 cfu/g | 18 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 13 | Escherichia coli | Absent in 1 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
| 14 | Salmonella species | Absent in 10 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
3. Declaration
This document sets out the standard specification for Citric Acid Monohydrate Food Grade and applies to all consignments of this product and grade supplied by Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd. It is not a lot-specific release document; a lot-specific certificate carrying the analysis of the material actually shipped is issued with, and travels with, each consignment. Scapex Exports supplies against customer-specified assay limits and pharmacopoeial standards — send your specification sheet and we confirm compliance in writing before the order is accepted.
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