Citric Acid Monohydrate / Anhydrous for Food, Industrial and Chemical Applications
Public sourcing candidate for overseas buyers seeking citric acid from China. The listing indicates CAS 5949-29-1, white powder, 25 kg bag/carton packing, and specifications for both citric acid anhydrous and citric acid monohydrate. Buyers should confirm the exact grade, hydration form, CAS alignment, assay, moisture, impurity limits, particle size, origin, and export document set before RFQ or purchase.
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CAS check: 5949-29-1 corresponds to citric acid monohydrate; citric acid anhydrous is commonly CAS 77-92-9 and should be confirmed if offeredOrganic acid / acidity regulator / chelating agentCandidate - verify CAS, grade, documents, and batch COA before RFQ
Water: anhydrous listed at ≤0.5%; monohydrate listed around 7.5–9%
Sulphated ash / residue on ignition: ≤0.05% as listed
Sulphate: anhydrous ≤0.01%; monohydrate ≤0.015% as listed
Oxalate: ≤0.01% as listed
Calcium: ≤0.02% as listed
Iron: ≤0.0005% as listed
Chloride: ≤0.005% as listed
Arsenic: 0.0001% as listed; buyer should request method and unit confirmation
Who uses this page
Target buyers
Food and beverage ingredient distributors
Industrial chemical distributors
Detergent and cleaning product manufacturers
Water treatment chemical buyers
Cosmetic and personal care ingredient buyers
Importers sourcing acidulants or chelating agents
Contract manufacturers requiring citric acid with documented specifications
Before matching
Documents to check
CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route
Packing notes
Standard packing listed as 25 kg per bag or carton
Request confirmation of inner liner, outer bag material, palletization, stretch wrap, and container loading quantity
For food-grade orders, confirm food-contact packaging suitability and batch traceability
Customized packaging and OEM service are stated as available, subject to buyer specification and supplier confirmation
Ask whether neutral export marks or buyer-branded packaging are available and compliant with destination labeling rules
Applications and sourcing options
Check whether this product fits the buyer's actual application.
Clear application, grade, package, and document notes help separate real sourcing demand from a vague price check.
Use context
Common applications
Food and beverage acidulant or pH adjustment applications where permitted by local regulations
Industrial pH control and buffering applications
Chelating agent use in cleaning and detergent formulations
Water treatment and scale control formulations
Cosmetic and personal care formulations requiring documented ingredient grade
General chemical distribution where COA, SDS, and packing traceability are required
How we compare
Sourcing options
Citric acid monohydrate CAS 5949-29-1, 25 kg bags
Citric acid anhydrous CAS 77-92-9, subject to separate confirmation
Food-grade citric acid with FCC/BP/USP/EP/E330 documentation if available
Industrial-grade citric acid for non-food applications
Customized particle size or buyer-specified packaging, subject to supplier confirmation
Sample order for laboratory evaluation before bulk purchase
Human review
Compliance notes
Request recent COA for the offered batch or representative lot before commercial order
Request SDS, TDS/specification sheet, allergen statement if food use is intended, non-GMO statement if required, and certificate of origin where applicable
Confirm whether the offered material is citric acid monohydrate or anhydrous; do not rely only on title or CAS field
Verify CAS, EINECS, HS code, grade declaration, and label information against destination market requirements
Listing mentions FDA certification; buyer should request documentary evidence and confirm scope rather than treating it as a regulatory guarantee
Confirm food additive standard claimed, such as FCC, BP, USP, EP, E330, GB, or customer-specific standard, if relevant
Citric acid is generally not treated as a dangerous good for standard sea/air shipment, but buyers should confirm DG status via current SDS and carrier review
For industrial or chemical applications, confirm impurity profile, insolubles, color, mesh size, and suitability for the intended process
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Questions to confirm
Is the quoted product citric acid monohydrate CAS 5949-29-1 or citric acid anhydrous CAS 77-92-9?
Which grade is being offered: food grade, pharma grade, feed grade, industrial grade, or technical grade?
Can you provide a recent COA matching the proposed grade and hydration form?
Which standard does the product comply with: FCC, BP, USP, EP, E330, GB, or other?
What is the typical particle size or mesh distribution, and can it be customized?
What are the current limits and test methods for sulphate, oxalate, chloride, calcium, iron, arsenic, lead, and heavy metals?
Is the material produced under the TTCA brand as listed, and can brand authorization or source traceability be provided?
What is the production origin, batch shelf life, and recommended storage statement on the label?
Checks before quote
Request recent COA for the offered batch or representative lot before commercial order
Request SDS, TDS/specification sheet, allergen statement if food use is intended, non-GMO statement if required, and certificate of origin where applicable
Confirm whether the offered material is citric acid monohydrate or anhydrous; do not rely only on title or CAS field
Verify CAS, EINECS, HS code, grade declaration, and label information against destination market requirements
Listing mentions FDA certification; buyer should request documentary evidence and confirm scope rather than treating it as a regulatory guarantee
Confirm food additive standard claimed, such as FCC, BP, USP, EP, E330, GB, or customer-specific standard, if relevant
Citric acid is generally not treated as a dangerous good for standard sea/air shipment, but buyers should confirm DG status via current SDS and carrier review
For industrial or chemical applications, confirm impurity profile, insolubles, color, mesh size, and suitability for the intended process
Next step
Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.
