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Citric Acid Fine Granular USP Food Grade

 CITRIC ACID FINE GRANULAR USP FOOD GRADE

Citric Acid fine granular, is a  widely used weak organic acid. It is  found in  many foods nad beverages and in many commercial and industrial processes and technical applications. In food, it is popular since it adds a 'sour' taste or "ZING"  to products, especially candies and confectionaries. 

In  chemical processes it is used as a weak acid, and to lower pH. 

Around the home citric acid is used in cleaners as a weak chelate or to reduce the pH in cleaners where acidity adds the ability to help eliminate surface grime and  mineral deposits for example. 

Typical Uses  of citric acid, both granular and in solution are:

  • Food, Candy, Confectionary
  • Beverages (pH)
  • Water and wastewater pH adjustments
  • Water conditioning
  • Pet/Animal Feed
  • Oil Well Cementing
  • pH Control
  • Chelate

The CAS number is  77-92-9

Synonyms: of citric acid are , sour salt, and just "citric"

Appearance: White Crystalline Fine Granular

Formula - C6H8O7

Solubility - Citric acid is easily Soluble in Water

One excellent resource for citric acid fine granular,and for liquid citric acid 50% Solution,  is Level 7 Chemical in Conway Arkansas. You can visit their website and shop online from the convenience of your home or office and they will ship directly to you.  Visit www.level7chemical.com today for the best quality chemicals and ingredients. 

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