As a premier source for your chemical needs, Parchem – fine and specialty chemicals supplies many different products across many different industries. Committed to providing excellent service and quality raw materials, Parchem understands how important it is to our partners to have the best products available for them. This week, Parchem highlights Citric Acid Monohydrate, an organic acid and preservative that can be found naturally in citrus fruits.
Citric Acid Monohydrate [ CAS # 5949-29-1 ] is frequently used as a flavoring and preservative in various foods and beverages. Its specific characteristics make it extremely useful as an ingredient where other chemicals fall short. The solid form of Citric Acid Monohydrate lends itself to being used where other sour or acidic liquid ingredients aren’t an option. As an emulsifier, it can also be used in certain products to impart a favorable consistency to food and personal care products.
Another frequent use for Citric Acid Monohydrate is as a cleaning or chelating agent. Its strong chelating properties allow it to bond with elemental metals and cations often found in hard water. Because of this, Citric Acid Monohydrate is frequently used in soaps or detergents. Additionally, it is also used in cleaning products which are designed to dissolve rust from steel, remove water stains from glass, and wash out wax or coloring from hair.
In the cosmetic and pharmaceuticals industry, Citric Acid Monohydrate is frequently used as a pH buffer in creams and gels. Chemical peels and other skin cleansing products also are a common place to find it, as Citric Acid Monohydrate is often an active ingredient in both.
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