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137002 Citric acid

anhydrous powder EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP

Citric acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Hydroxytricarballylic acid

CAS #: 77-92-9 EC Number: 201-069-1 Molar Mass: 192.12 g/mol Chemical Formula: (HOOCCH₂)₂C(OH)COOH Hill Formula: C₆H₈O₇ Grade: Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP
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Key Specifications Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
77-92-9201-069-1C₆H₈O₇(HOOCCH₂)₂C(OH)COOH192.12 g/molPh Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP

Products

Catalog NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1370020001 Fibre case 3 x 1 kg
1370021000 Plastic bottle 1 kg
1370025000 Plastic bottle 5 kg
1370029012 Bucket, plastic 12 kg
1370029029 Double PE Sack 25 kg
1370029500 Big Bag 500 kg
Description
Catalogue Number137002
Synonyms2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Hydroxytricarballylic acid
DescriptionCitric acid
References
Product Information
CAS number77-92-9
EC number201-069-1
GradePh Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP
Hill FormulaC₆H₈O₇
Chemical formula(HOOCCH₂)₂C(OH)COOH
Molar Mass192.12 g/mol
HS Code2918 14 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ500
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point200 °C (1013 hPa) (decomposition)
Density1.67 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point153 °C (decomposition)
pH value1.7 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure<0.1 hPa (25 °C)
Bulk density560 kg/m3
Solubility1330 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 3000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P261: Avoid breathing dust.
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordWarning
RTECSGE7350000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Safety Information
Categories of dangerirritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDKein Gefahrgut
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRNo Dangerous Good
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeNo Dangerous Good
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (alkalimetric, calculated on anhydrous substance)99.5 - 100.5 %
Identity (IR-spectrum)passes test
Identity (wet chemistry)passes test
Appearancewhite to almost white, fine powder
Appearance of solution (200 g/l; water)clear (≤ 1.5 NTU) and not more intense in color than reference solution Y₇, BY₇ or GY₇
Chloride (Cl)≤ 5 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)≤ 50 ppm
Heavy metals (as Pb)≤ 5 ppm
Al (Aluminium)≤ 0.2 ppm
As (Arsenic)≤ 1 ppm
Ca (Calcium)passes test
Oxalates (as C₂H₂O₄)≤ 360 ppm
Oxalate (C₂H₂O₄) (ChP)passes test
Residual solvents (ICH Q3C)excluded by manufacturing process
Readily carbonisable substancepasses test
Sulfated ash (600 °C)≤ 0.05 %
Water (according to Karl Fischer)≤ 0.5 %
Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC)≤ 100 CFU/g
Total combined yeasts/moulds count (TYMC)≤ 10 CFU/g
Bile-tolerant gram-negative bacteria (absent in 1 g)passes test
Candida albicans (absent in 1 g)passes test
Escherichia coli (absent in 1 g)passes test
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (absent in 1 g)passes test
Salmonella (absent in 10 g)passes test
Staphylococcus aureus (absent in 1 g)passes test
DNases (Exo- and endonucleases)not detectable
RNasesnot detectable
Bacterial endotoxins< 10

Elemental impurity specifications have been set considering ICH Q3D (Guideline for Elemental Impurities). Class 1-3 elements are not likely to be present above the ICH Q3D option 1 limit, unless specified and indicated (*).
Corresponds to Ph. Eur., BP, ChP, JP, USP
Global Trade Item Number
Catalog Number GTIN
1370020001 04027269358273
1370021000 04027269358235
1370025000 04027269061890
1370029012 04027269077419
1370029029 04027269061418
1370029500 04027269354121

Documentation

Material Qualification Dossier

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Operational Excellence Dossier

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Citric acid SDS

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Citric acid Certificates of Analysis

Product Number PackagingSpecificationLot Number
1370020001 Fibre casePDF Specification Document
1370021000 Plastic bottlePDF Specification Document
1370025000 Plastic bottlePDF Specification Document
1370029012 Bucket, plasticPDF Specification Document
1370029029 Double PE SackPDF Specification Document
1370029500 Big BagPDF Specification Document

Certificates

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