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Citric Acid 50% Solution
50%
1. Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Citric Acid 50% Solution
- Alliance Code
- citric-acid-50-solution
- Grade
- —
- Concentration
- 50%
- CAS Number
- 77-92-9PubChem
- Formula
- C6H8O7PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 192.12PubChem
- Product Type
- solution
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade — | 50% | — | current | current |
| — | 25% | — | citric-acid-25-solution | View TDS → |
| — | — | — | citric-acid-anhydrous-acs-reagent-grade | View TDS → |
| — | — | — | 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
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless liquidProduct record
- Form
- LiquidProduct record
- Color
- 100.0000 APHAVendor COA
- Odor
- OdorlessProduct record
- pH
- ~0.5-1.5 (50% solution)Product record
- Specific Gravity (20 °C)
- 1.2463 g/mLVendor COA
- Density
- 1.24 (50% w/w aqueous solution, 20 °C)Product record
- Boiling Point
- ~100-105 °C (dilute aqueous)Product record
- Melting Point
- Not characterized for the 50% solutionProduct record
- Flash Point
- Not applicable (non-combustible aqueous solution)Product record
- Solubility (water)
- Miscible with waterProduct record
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)
- —unknown
- ACGIH TLV
- —unknown
- NIOSH REL
- —unknown
- NIOSH IDLH
- —unknown
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. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Application Guidance
Citric Acid 50% Solution application guidance is available on request. Contact Alliance Chemical Technical Services for grade-specific use recommendations.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Cool, dry, well-ventilated area in original sealed containers. Refer to product SDS for material-specific guidance.
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.
- Incompatibilities
- Consult the SDS for material-specific incompatibilities.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months from date of manufacture in sealed, original packaging
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.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-05-20 by Hossein Taki, Vice President (Vice President, Alliance Chemical · CAGE Code 1LT50 · DOT Hazmat Registrant #2188383).
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.