Citric Acid
CITRIC ACID=2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
Citric Acid
Citric acid is a weak organic acid with a monoclinic crystalline structure, found abundantly in citrus fruits.
Industrially, it is generally produced by the fermentation of sugars using the Aspergillus niger mold.
It is an eco-friendly chelating agent; it binds metals and neutralizes their effects in water.
Uses and Benefits
•Softens water by binding calcium and magnesium ions in hard water.
•An eco-friendly alternative to phosphates in detergent and soap formulations.
•Acts as a buffer solution in textiles to keep the pH of dyeing baths constant.
Applications
✓Primary active ingredient for scale and rust removal in industrial cleaners.
✓Post-process pH neutralization in textile dyeing machines.
✓Natural preservative and flavoring agent in the food (E330) and pharmaceutical industries.
Technical Identity
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