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Citric Acid Monohydrate E330 Food Grade CAS 5949-29-1

Food grade citric acid monohydrate candidate for overseas buyers requiring CAS 5949-29-1 / E330 verification, 99.5-100.5% assay, defined moisture range, and impurity checks for sulphate, oxalate, calcium, iron, lead, arsenic, mercury, aluminum, and heavy metals. Suitable for RFQ review where COA, food-grade certifications, packing format, shipment terms, and destination import requirements must be confirmed before purchase.

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CAS No.: 5949-29-1Food acidity regulator / food additive E330Ready for RFQ review
Identity and grade

Typical specifications

  • CAS No.: 5949-29-1
  • E No.: E330
  • Formula: C6H8O7.H2O
  • Grade: Food grade
  • Appearance: White or almost white crystalline powder, colourless crystals, or granules
  • Assay: 99.5-100.5%
  • Moisture: 7.5-8.8%
  • Readily carbonisable substances: A@470nm 0.52 max; T@470nm 30 min
  • Sulphate: 150 ppm max
  • Oxalate: 100 ppm max
  • Calcium: 75 ppm max
  • Iron: 5 ppm max
Who uses this page

Target buyers

  • Food and beverage manufacturers
  • Food additive distributors
  • Ingredient importers
  • Acidity regulator buyers
  • Private-label ingredient packers
  • Industrial ingredient traders handling food-grade chemicals
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

  • Reported packing options: 25 kg bag, 500 kg bag, and 1000 kg bag
  • Packaging material listed as paper; confirm inner liner, palletization, container loading quantity, and moisture protection
  • Confirm whether export packing supports food-grade cargo requirements and destination labeling rules
  • MOQ shown as 20 tons; confirm trial order availability and mixed-container options
Applications and sourcing options

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Use context

Common applications

  • Food and beverage acidity regulation where E330 is permitted
  • Ingredient distribution requiring food-grade documentation
  • Formulation projects requiring citric acid monohydrate rather than anhydrous citric acid
  • Bulk import programs needing COA-backed impurity and moisture checks
  • Tender or contract supply where packing, Incoterms, and third-party inspection must be agreed in advance
How we compare

Sourcing options

  • 25 kg bag bulk purchase
  • 500 kg jumbo bag purchase
  • 1000 kg jumbo bag purchase
  • FOB China port inquiry
  • CFR destination port inquiry
  • CIF destination port inquiry
  • COA-backed lot purchase
  • Third-party inspection before shipment
Human review

Compliance notes

  • Verify food-grade standard basis against buyer market requirements such as FCC, USP, EP, BP, GB, or customer specification as applicable
  • Request recent COA matching the quoted lot and check assay, moisture, heavy metals, sulphate, oxalate, and microbiological parameters
  • Request document set before order: COA, SDS, TDS/specification sheet, food-grade declaration, allergen statement where needed, GMO statement where needed, Halal certificate, HACCP/ISO certificates, and country-of-origin documents
  • Confirm E330 status and labeling requirements with the importer or local regulatory consultant for the destination market
  • Citric acid monohydrate is commonly shipped as a non-dangerous general chemical, but DG classification, SDS transport section, and carrier acceptance should be checked for the exact shipment
  • No regulatory approval or import clearance guarantee should be assumed from marketplace listing data
Buyer search paths

Related sourcing terms

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RFQ questions before supplier matching

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Questions to confirm
  • Can you provide a recent COA for CAS 5949-29-1 citric acid monohydrate food grade with assay 99.5-100.5% and moisture 7.5-8.8%?
  • Which standard does the product comply with: FCC, USP, EP, BP, GB, or another specification?
  • Are Halal, HACCP, ISO, allergen, GMO, and food-contact packaging documents available and valid for export?
  • What is the current production lot size, monthly capacity, and earliest shipment date?
  • Can you confirm packing details for 25 kg bags and jumbo bags, including liner, pallet type, net/gross weight, and container loading quantity?
  • Is the quoted material citric acid monohydrate only, not anhydrous citric acid or sodium citrate?
  • Can you provide SDS with transport classification and HS code confirmation for the buyer's destination?
  • What Incoterms are available for the destination port: FOB, CFR, or CIF, and what is the current validity of pricing?
Checks before quote
  • Verify food-grade standard basis against buyer market requirements such as FCC, USP, EP, BP, GB, or customer specification as applicable
  • Request recent COA matching the quoted lot and check assay, moisture, heavy metals, sulphate, oxalate, and microbiological parameters
  • Request document set before order: COA, SDS, TDS/specification sheet, food-grade declaration, allergen statement where needed, GMO statement where needed, Halal certificate, HACCP/ISO certificates, and country-of-origin documents
  • Confirm E330 status and labeling requirements with the importer or local regulatory consultant for the destination market
  • Citric acid monohydrate is commonly shipped as a non-dangerous general chemical, but DG classification, SDS transport section, and carrier acceptance should be checked for the exact shipment
  • No regulatory approval or import clearance guarantee should be assumed from marketplace listing data
Next step

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