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Citric Acid 50% Solution Technical Grade
Reagent · 50%
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Citric Acid 50% Solution Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- citric-acid-50-solution
- Grade
- Reagent
- Concentration
- 50%
- CAS Number
- 77-92-9PubChem
- Formula
- C6H8O7PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 192.12PubChem
- Product Type
- solution
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay as Anhydrous Citric Acid | 49 - 50.5 % (w/w) | 50.0 % | Alkalimetric titration, reported as anhydrous C6H8O7 % w/w | Supplier specification |
| Drinking-water treatment compliance | Comply with the NSF/ANSI 60 spec | Passes test | — | Supplier specification |
| Residue on Ignition (sulfated ash) | Max 0.05 % | 0.006 % | USP <281> / sulfated ash, 800 C | Interpreted |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | Max 5 ppm | 0.2 ppm | ICP-OES, USP <233> | Interpreted |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade Reagent | 50% | — | current | current |
| Technical | 25% | — | citric-acid-25-solution | View TDS → |
| ACS Reagent | — | — | citric-acid-anhydrous-acs-reagent-grade | View TDS → |
| Food | — | — | citric-acid-anhydrous-food-grade | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear/white to pale yellow free from foreign particles | Supplier specification |
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Color | Max 100 APHA | Supplier specification |
| Odor | Odorless | Published reference |
| pH | 1.0 - 1.6 | Interpreted |
| Specific Gravity (20 °C) | 1.2 | Supplier specification |
| Density | 1.24 (50% w/w aqueous solution, 20 °C) | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | ~100-105 °C (dilute aqueous) | Published reference |
| Melting Point | Not characterized for the 50% solution | Published reference |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-combustible aqueous solution) | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | Miscible | Supplier specification |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Hazard Class
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Packing Group
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- WarningAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H319, H335Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P261, P264, P271, P280, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P314, P337+P313, P403+P233, P405, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Citric Acid 50% Solution Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Industrial use in the manufacture of ecologically compatible detergents, chemical cleaning, concrete admixtures and plasticizersingredi.com
- Used as a hydraulic fracturing / well stimulation chemical in oil and shale gas productionmubychem.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Cool, dry, well-ventilated area in original sealed containers. Refer to product SDS for material-specific guidance.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Consult the SDS for material-specific incompatibilities.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
Not regulated for transport.
Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 4 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 8 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.