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Citric Acid Monohydrate
Formula:
C6H8O7*H2O
GOST/CAS:
CAS 5949-29-1 / ГОСТ 908-2004
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a highly effective, environmentally friendly organic component that serves as a key agent for mineral scale removal, pH regulation, and chelation (sequestering) in liquid and powder detergents. The product is a white crystalline powder with excellent water solubility. Due to its ability to bind hardness ions, it significantly enhances the performance of surfactants, prevents limescale buildup, and protects treated surfaces.
Applications
Household Chemical Manufacturing: Used as an active ingredient in formulations for dishwashing detergents, liquid soaps, shower gels, and shampoos to regulate pH levels and improve foaming stability.
Descaling & Decalcification Agents: The primary component for fast-acting descalers for washing machines, dishwashers, kettles, coffee makers, and boilers. Effectively dissolves water scale and calcium deposits.
Industrial Cleaning & Auto Care: Applied in professional formulations for cleaning building facades, sanitary ware, heating systems, as well as in car shampoos and wheel rim cleaners to remove rust and road grime.
Laundry Powders & Softeners: Included in dry and liquid laundry detergents as a water softener (chelating agent) and a component that helps preserve fabric brightness and remove stains.
Key Advantages
High Chelating Capacity: Effectively binds metal ions in hard water, preventing a drop in surfactant washing efficiency and eliminating "soap scum" residues.
Efficient Scale & Rust Removal: Rapidly reacts with insoluble calcium and magnesium carbonates, converting them into easily washable soluble citrates.
Excellent Synergy & Stability: Perfectly blends with anionic, nonionic surfactants, and other household chemical ingredients across a wide temperature range.
Eco-Friendly & Safe: 100% biodegradable product, non-toxic, completely safe for humans and the environment, and safe for septic systems.
Storage & Transportation
- Store in dry, cool, and well-ventilated warehouses in tightly closed original packaging, away from heat and moisture sources.
- Recommended storage temperature: from +5°C to +30°C. Avoid product caking caused by high humidity.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Transportation is permitted by all types of covered transport while maintaining temperature requirements. The material is classified as non-hazardous for transport. Shelf life — 2 years from the date of manufacture.
Technical Specifications
Appearance
White crystalline powder or colorless crystals
Molecular Weight
210.14 g/mol
Assay (Main Substance)
≥ 99.5%
Density (at 20°C)
1.54 g/cm³
pH (5% Aqueous Solution)
1.5 – 2.5
Water Solubility (at 20°C)
~1630 g/L
Supply info
- Moisture-proof polypropylene bags with a polyethylene inner liner of 25 kg (optimal for powder blending and manufacturing lines).
- Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (Big-bags) of 500–1000 kg for large wholesale orders.