Citric acid

Citric acid: food additive E330

Food grade citric acid monohydrate (monohydrate) is registered as a food additive E330.

Citric acid (2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-carboxypentanedioic acid) (C6H8O7) is a white crystalline substance, highly soluble in water, soluble in ethyl alcohol, slightly soluble in diethyl ether. Weak tribasic acid. Salts and esters of citric acid are called citrates. The acid itself, as well as its salts (sodium citrate, potassium citrate, calcium citrate, bismuth tripotassium dicitrate), is widely used as a flavoring additive, acidity regulator and preservative in the food industry (food additives E330-E333), for the production of beverages, including fizzy. In the oil and fat industry, citric acid protects products from the decomposing effects of traces of heavy metals contained in them, by forming complex compounds with them. In this way, the likelihood of rancidity of fats, margarines and animal oils is significantly reduced.

Security

Signal word – Warning

Stickers (Pictogram) – GHS07

Hazard statements –

H319 – Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 – May cause respiratory irritation.
May form combustible dust concentrations in air

Precautionary statements –

P280 – Wear safety goggles/face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if you have them and this is easy to do. Continue rinsing
P304 + P340 – IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep breathing comfortable
P312 – Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.