Citric Acid
Citric acid is used as a flavoring agent and preservative in food. It is also used to make jams and jellies, cosmetics and cleaning products. Available Harare
Description
Citric acid is a weak organic acid that is found naturally in citrus fruits, such as lemons and oranges. It is also produced synthetically. Citric acid is a white, odorless, and crystalline solid. It is soluble in water and alcohol.
Product description:
- White, odorless, and crystalline solid
- Weak organic acid
- Found naturally in citrus fruits
- Produced synthetically
- Soluble in water and alcohol
- Used in a variety of applications, including food, cosmetics, and cleaning products
- Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA
Uses:
- Food: Citric acid is used as a flavoring agent and preservative in food. It is also used to make jams and jellies.
- Cosmetics: Citric acid is used in cosmetics as a chelating agent, which means it binds to metal ions and prevents them from reacting with other ingredients. It is also used to adjust the pH of cosmetics.
- Cleaning products: Citric acid is used in cleaning products as a mild acid that can remove stains and dirt. It is also used to descale appliances.
Additional information
| Chemical Category | CLINICAL, Clinical Acids, DOMESTIC, Domestic Acids, INDUSTRIAL, Industrial Acids, MINING, Mining Acids |
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| Description | Citric acid is used as a flavoring agent and preservative in food. It is also used to make jams and jellies, cosmetics and cleaning products. Available Harare | What is the use of Surgical Spirit? The spirit is applied to the surface of the skin for use as cleansing agent and it also has antiseptic properties | Nitric acid is used for the production of ammonium nitrate, a component of fertilizers, making explosives nitroglycerin, trinitrotoluene, oxidizing metals. | White spirit is used for Making inks and dyes, Solvent for cleaning, degreasing metal parts, manufacture of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other products | Xylene, Appears as a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Less dense than water. Insoluble in water. Irritating vapor | Widely used as solvent for coatings, pharma applications, other industrial processes and in electronic industry and printing . Also finds medical/personal hygiene applications as rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting pads typically contain a 60-70 solution of isopropyl alcohol in water, is also used as a water drying aid | ||||||||||||
| Content | Citric acid is a weak organic acid that is found naturally in citrus fruits, such as lemons and oranges. It is also produced synthetically. Citric acid is a white, odorless, and crystalline solid. It is soluble in water and alcohol. Product description:
Uses:
| What is in Surgical Spirit? It contains diethyl phthalate BP, castor oil and industrial methylated spirit BP. The spirit is applied to the surface of the skin for use as cleansing agent and it also has antiseptic properties | Nitric acid is used for the production of ammonium nitrate, a major component of fertilizers. It is also used for producing explosives like nitroglycerin and trinitrotoluene (TNT) and for oxidizing metals. | White spirit, also known as mineral spirits, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting. It is a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, with a boiling point range of 130-230 degrees Celsius. White spirit is odorless or has a mild odor, and is less flammable and toxic than turpentine. White spirit is used for a variety of purposes, including:
White spirit is a flammable and volatile liquid, so it should be handled with care. It should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area, and away from heat and open flames. When using white spirit, it is important to wear gloves and eye protection to avoid skin contact and inhalation of fumes. Here are some safety precautions to take when using white spirit:
If you accidentally spill white spirit, clean it up immediately with a damp cloth. Do not flush it down the drain. White spirit is a versatile solvent with many uses. It is important to use it safely and responsibly. | Xylene, Appears as a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Less dense than water. Insoluble in water. Irritating vapor | NPA Widely used as solvent for coatings, pharma applications, other industrial processes and in electronic industry and printing . Also finds medical/personal hygiene applications as rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting pads typically contain a 60-70 solution of isopropyl alcohol in water, is also used as a water drying aid | ||||||||||||
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