Citric Acid
CAS No.:77-92-9
MF:C6H8O7
EINECS No.:201-069-1
Water solubility:soluble
MF:C6H8O7
EINECS No.:201-069-1
Water solubility:soluble
H082
Quantity
Citric Acid has astringent and anti-oxidant properties.
Citric Acid can also be used as a product stabilizer, pH adjuster, and preservative with a low sensitizing potential.
It is not usually irritating to normal skin,
but it can cause burning and redness when applied to chapped, cracked, or otherwise inflamed skin.
Citric Acid is derived from citrus fruits.
1. Food industry:
As an acid agent, antioxidant and acidant, it is often used in beverages, juices, candies, breads and other foods.
2. Pharmaceutical industry:
2. Pharmaceutical industry:
Used as a coating material for tablets and a buffer to adjust the pH of drugs.
3. Advanced cosmetics:
3. Advanced cosmetics:
Citric Acid is used as an ingredient to adjust pH value, with the effect of astringent skin, exfoliating and moisturizing.
4. Cleaning agent:
4. Cleaning agent:
With cleaning and dissolving effect, often used in detergents, hand sanitizers and dishwashing liquid and other products.
