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E330 (Citric acid)

CAS NO:77-92-9
EC NO:201-069-1

E330 (Citric acid) is an organic compound with the chemical formula HOC(CO2H)(CH2CO2H)2.
E330 (Citric acid) is a colorless weak organic acid.
E330 (Citric acid) occurs naturally in citrus fruits. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms.

More than two million tons of citric acid are manufactured every year. 
E330 (Citric acid) is used widely as an acidifier, as a flavoring, and a chelating agent.

A citrate is a derivative of citric acid; that is, the salts, esters, and the polyatomic anion found in solution. An example of the former, a salt is trisodium citrate; an ester is triethyl citrate. When part of a salt, the formula of the citrate anion is written as C6H5O3−7 or C3H5O(COO)3−3.

Properties
Chemical formula    C6H8O7
Molar mass    192.123 g/mol (anhydrous), 210.14 g/mol (monohydrate)
Appearance    white solid
Odor    Odorless
Density    1.665 g/cm3 (anhydrous)
1.542 g/cm3 (18 °C, monohydrate)

E330 (Citric acid) is found naturally in citrus fruits, especially lemons and limes. 
E330 (Citric acid)’s what gives them their tart, sour taste.

A manufactured form of citric acid is commonly used as an additive in food, cleaning agents, and nutritional supplements.

However, this manufactured form differs from what’s found naturally in citrus fruits.

What is citric acid?
E330 (Citric acid) was first derived from lemon juice by a Swedish researcher in 1784 .

The odorless and colorless compound was produced from lemon juice until the early 1900s when researchers discovered that it could also be made from the black mold Aspergillus niger, which creates citric acid when it feeds on sugar .

Because of its acidic, sour-tasting nature, citric acid is predominantly used as a flavoring and preserving agent, especially in soft drinks and candies.

E330 (Citric acid)’s also used to stabilize or preserve medicines and as a disinfectant.

SUMMARY
E330 (Citric acid) is a compound originally derived from lemon juice. 
E330 (Citric acid)’s produced today from a specific type of mold and used in a variety of applications.

Artificial sources and uses
The characteristics of citric acid make it an important additive for a variety of industries.

Food and beverages use an estimated 70% of manufactured citric acid, pharmaceutical and dietary supplements use 20%, and the remaining 10% goes into cleaning agents .

Food industry
Manufactured citric acid is one of the most common food additives in the world.

E330 (Citric acid)’s used to boost acidity, enhance flavor, and preserve ingredients .

Sodas, juices, powdered beverages, candies, frozen foods, and some dairy products often contain manufactured citric acid.

E330 (Citric acid)’s also sometimes added to canned fruits and vegetables to protect against botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by the toxin-producing Clostridium botulinum bacterium.

Medicines and dietary supplements
E330 (Citric acid) is an industrial staple in medicines and dietary supplements.

E330 (Citric acid)’s added to medicines to help stabilize and preserve the active ingredients and used to enhance or mask the taste of chewable and syrup-based medications.

Mineral supplements, such as magnesium and calcium, may also contain citric acid (in the form of citrate) to enhance absorption.

Disinfecting and cleaning
E330 (Citric acid) is a useful disinfectant against a variety of bacteria and viruses .

A test-tube study showed that it may treat or prevent human norovirus, a leading cause of foodborne illness.

E330 (Citric acid) is commercially sold as a general disinfectant and cleaning agent for removing soap scum, hard water stains, lime, and rust.

E330 (Citric acid)’s viewed as a safer alternative to conventional disinfectant and cleaning products, such as quat and chlorine bleach .

SUMMARY
E330 (Citric acid) is a versatile additive for food, beverages, medicines, and dietary supplements, as well as cleaning and disinfecting products.

Anhydrous Citric Acid is a tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits. 
E330 (Citric acid) is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations due to its antioxidant properties. 
E330 (Citric acid) maintains stability of active ingredients and is used as a preservative. 
E330 (Citric acid) is also used as an acidulant to control pH and acts as an anticoagulant by chelating calcium in blood.
E330 (Citric acid) appears as colorless, odorless crystals with an acid taste. Denser than water. 

E330 (Citric acid) is a tricarboxylic acid that is propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid bearing a hydroxy substituent at position 2. 
E330 (Citric acid) is an important metabolite in the pathway of all aerobic organisms. 
E330 (Citric acid) has a role as a food acidity regulator, a chelator, an antimicrobial agent and a fundamental metabolite. 
E330 (Citric acid) is a conjugate acid of a citrate(1-) and a citrate anion.

USES
-For citric acid (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 21801) ACTIVE products with label matches.
-Active ingredient in products registered for residential and commercial use as disinfectants, sanitizers and fungicides ... products are used to kill odor-causing bacteria, mildew, pathogenic fungi, certain bacteria and some viruses. 
E330 (Citric acid) products are used in bathrooms and in/on dairy and food processing equipment.
-Acidulant in beverages, confectionary, effervescent salts, in pharmaceutical syrups, elixirs, in effervescent powders and tablets, to adjust pH of foods and as a synergistic antioxidant in processing cheese. Used in beverages, jellies, jams, preserves and candy to provide tartness. In the manufacture of alkyd resins; in esterified form as plasticizer, foam inhibitor. In the manufacture of citric acid salts. As a sequestering agent to remove trace metals. As mordant to brighten colors; in special inks; in electroplating; in analytical chemistry for determining citrate-soluble P2O5; as reagent for albumin, mucin, glucose, bile pigments.
-Anticoagulent, generally in solution with glucose, to prevent clotting of blood intended for transfusion

Industry Uses    
Adhesives and sealant chemicals
Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal)
Chemical Distributor/Reseller
Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents
Dyes
Fillers
Intermediates
Laboratory chemicals
Oxidizing/reducing agents
Plating agents and surface treating agents
Process regulators
Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Processing aids, specific to petroleum production
Refractory
Solids separation agents
Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)
Viscosity adjustors
nutritional value
pH Adjustment
pH adjustment, detergent compounding, industrial cleaner
soft drink manufacturing

Consumer Uses    
Adhesives and sealants
Agricultural products (non-pesticidal)
Air care products
Arts, crafts, and hobby materials
Cleaning and furnishing care products
Electrical and electronic products
Food Ingredient and/or other no known or reasonably ascertainable use
Food Product
Food packaging
Fuels and related products
Ink, toner, and colorant products
Laundry and dishwashing products
Metal products not covered elsewhere
Non-TSCA use
Oil field products
Paper products
Personal care products
Plastic and rubber products not covered elsewhere
Refractory
Water treatment products
Waxes
used in products which are used as cleaners in plating processes or used as cleaners for a variety of applications for surface treatments, examples of final uses are automotive and machinery.


Industry Processing Sectors
Adhesive manufacturing
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
All other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing
All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
All other petroleum and coal products manufacturing
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Construction
Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing
Fabricated metal product manufacturing
Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing
Mining (except oil and gas) and support activities
Miscellaneous manufacturing
Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (includes clay, glass, cement, concrete, lime, gypsum, and other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing.
Oil and gas drilling, extraction, and support activities
Paper manufacturing
Pesticide, fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing
Petrochemical manufacturing
Petroleum refineries
Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
RESALE OF CHEMICALS
Services
Soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing
Soft drink manufacturing
Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing
Transportation equipment manufacturing
Utilities
Wholesale and retail trade
Wood product manufacturing

Uses & Benefits
E330 (Citric acid) is commonly used as a food additive for natural flavoring and as a preservative.  
E330 (Citric acid) is also used in cosmetics, for medical purposes, as an antioxidant and in cleaning products.

Flavoring and preserving food
E330 (Citric acid) can be added to processed and packaged foods and drinks such as ice cream, sorbets, sodas and wine. 
E330 (Citric acid) is added as a preservative, emulsifying agent and for flavoring. 
E330 (Citric acid) is also added to many canned and jarred foods to help prevent botulism.


Cosmetics and personal care products
As a personal care products ingredient, citric acid can help to brighten skin, correct dark spots and minimize fine lines.

Products containing citric acid can be formulated for use near the eyes, lips, mouth and nasal passages, as well as for safe application to babies’ skin. 
E330 (Citric acid) and its salts may also be used in hairsprays, deodorant and body sprays.

Sodium citrate, a salt of citric acid, is used in lipstick and soap. 
E330 (Citric acid) and its salts can be used to preserve cosmetics and personal care products, and to help adjust their pH levels.

Medical
E330 (Citric acid) is used to help kill harmful bacteria and infections on the skin’s surface that can be common in people with diabetes, the elderly and people who smoke. 
E330 (Citric acid) also can be combined with sodium citrate and potassium citrate to lower acid levels in the urine to help prevent gout attacks.

Antioxidant
Antioxidants, which are derived from citric acid, can help keep food edible over a longer period. For example, sprinkling lemon juice, which contains citric acid, over apples or bananas can help prevent them from turning brown. Ascorbic acid, better known as Vitamin C, is also found in citric acid and is often used to help protect and preserve soft drinks and meats.

Cleaning products
E330 (Citric acid) may be added to commercial cleaning products, as it can help remove hard water build-up on dishes and glassware. 
E330 (Citric acid) also can be used to remove coffee and tea stains, yellowing/browning discolorations and water and urine stains.  

E330 (Citric acid) is used in insecticides and disinfectants to help destroy bacteria and viruses. 
E330 (Citric acid) is used to preserve and marinate meats, and flavor foods and beverages. For example, citric acid is used in wine to reduce low acidity and improve taste.

E330 (Citric acid) is also used in cosmetic and personal care products as a preservative, and in cleaning products to remove hard water build up.

E330 (Citric acid) is a weak organic acid. 
E330 (Citric acid) occurs naturally in produce, and in particular, citrus fruits such as limes, oranges, and lemons.

E330 (Citric acid) is a weak acid. In its natural form, it looks like small, clear crystals, similar to table salt. Although it is odorless, it has an acidic taste.

E330 (Citric acid) is one of the most common food preservatives and flavoring additives. E330 (Citric acid) can be found naturally in citrus fruits but is also manufactured. 
E330 (Citric acid)s name is derived from the fact that it's an organic acid found in many fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits. 
E330 (Citric acid) is a concentrated powder that is prized for its sour flavor, preservative quality, and ability to act as a pH buffer. For these reasons, citric acid is found on the ingredients list of many foods in your kitchen pantry, including preserves, candy, and crunchy snacks. 
E330 (Citric acid) is also known as "sour salt" due to its flavor and similar appearance and texture to salt.

E330 (Citric acid) has many uses in food production. 
E330 (Citric acid) is a flavor enhancer, preservative, and helps facilitate the ripening process. About 50 percent of the world’s citric acid production is used as a flavor booster in beverages, and because citric acid is made in a powder form, it's added to dry foods such as seasoning salts, flavoring powders, and crunchy snacks when a sour flavor is desired.

General description
E330 (Citric acid) is an organic acid commonly used as a chelating agent, a buffering agent, for pH adjustment and derivatization.
Application
E330 (Citric acid) has been used to prepare:
Phosphate citrate buffer for use in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
Citrate-stabilized ceria aqueous sol, which was employed in the synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles.
E330 (Citric acid)-Na2HPO4-buffered stock solution for use in the determination of fecal urease activity.
Anticoagulant citrate dextrose solution A (ACD-A), which is employed during the isolation of blood-derived endothelial progenitor cells.

E330 (Citric acid) has also been used:
In a novel process which allows controlling of the particle size during the synthesis of palladium cuboctahedrons.
To prepare citric acid-derived carbon nanodots (CNDs) by bottom-up carbonization method.
As a bi-component chelating agent for the synthesis of Li4Ti5O12 (lithium titanate oxide) by a novel sol–gel method.

E330 (Citric acid), a colourless crystalline organic compound belonging to the family of carboxylic acids, present in practically all plants and in many animal tissues and fluids. 
E330 (Citric acid) is one of a series of compounds involved in the physiological oxidation of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates to carbon dioxide and water (see tricarboxylic acid cycle).

E330 (Citric acid) was first isolated from lemon juice by Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1784 and is manufactured by fermentation of cane sugar or molasses in the presence of a fungus, Aspergillus niger. 
E330 (Citric acid) is used in confections and soft drinks (as a flavouring agent), in metal-cleaning compositions, and in improving the stability of foods and other organic substances (by suppressing the deleterious action of dissolved metal salts).

Uses
As a food additive, citric acid is used as a flavoring and preservative in food and beverages, especially soft drinks. 
E330 (Citric acid) is denoted by E number E330. (E numbers are codes for food additives used on food labels in the European Union and some countries outside this region.) Citrate salts of various metals are used to deliver those minerals in a biologically available form in many dietary supplements. The buffering properties of citrates are used to control pH in household cleaners and pharmaceuticals.

Formula: C6H8O7 / CH2COOH-C(OH)COOH-CH2COOH
Molecular mass: 192.1
Decomposes at 175°C
Melting point: 153°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 59
Flash point: 100°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.28-2.29
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.7  

E330 (Citric acid) is a weak organic acid that is produced as a white crystalline powder. 
E330 (Citric acid) is a natural food preservative that is also used to add an acidic, or sour taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the Krebs (citric acid) cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of virtually all living things.
E330 (Citric acid) can also be used as an environmentally benign cleaning agent.

E330 (Citric acid) is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits.

E330 (Citric acid) is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks.

In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost all living things.

E330 (Citric acid) also serves as an environmentally benign cleaning agent and acts as an antioxidant.

E330 (Citric acid) exists in a variety of fruits and vegetables, but it is most concentrated in lemons and limes, where it can comprise as much as 8 percent of the dry weight of the fruit.

Citric Acid is a naturally occurring weak organic acid commonly found in lemons, oranges, limes and other citrus fruit. 
E330 (Citric acid) is also produced as a by product of the citric acid cycle during metabolism in living organisms. 
Citric Acids also a natural preservative and added to food producing an acidic or sour taste.

Citric Acid Properties
At room temperature citric acid appears as a white or clear crystalline solid. 
Citric Acid melts at 156oC and boils as 310oC. 
Citric Acid will dissolve in water; this process is endothermic and reduces the latent temperature of the water as the entropy increases. The molecular formula for Citric Acid (anhydrous) is C6H8O7.

E330 (Citric acid) (SIT-rik AS-id) is also known as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid and β-hydroxytricarballylic acid. 
E330 (Citric acid) is a common constituent of plant and animal tissues. 
E330 (Citric acid)s presence is especially noticeable in citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, and kumquat, which get their name from the acid.

Citric Acid is a weak environmentally friendly organic acid used in a large variety of food, industrial, agricultural sectors.  
Citric Acid appears in the form of white crystalline granules.

In the food and beverage industries, APAC citric acid is often used as a preservative, pH adjustor, bacterial inhibitor, anti-oxidant, flavor enhancer and more.

For industrial and agricultural applications, citric acid is often used in animal feed, fertilizers, algicides, concrete mixtures, detergents, cleaners, oil drilling, personal care products, paint, paper, pet food, pharmaceuticals, plating, textiles, water softeners and more.

E330 (Citric acid) is widely used in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries to impart a clean, refreshing tartness. 
E330 (Citric acid)s prime use is as an acidulant, but it is also used as a sequestrant of metal ions to give protection from the development of off-flavors and off-odors in certain foodstuffs. 


Distributed in nature    
E330 (Citric acid) is widely distributed in nature, found in plants such as lemon, orange, pineapple, currant, raspberry, Grape Juice fruit and animal bones, muscles, blood. 
E330 (Citric acid) is synthesized with sugar, starch, molasses, grapes and other sugary material fermentation, can be divided into anhydrous and two kinds of pure hydrate. 
E330 (Citric acid) is a colorless transparent crystal or white powder, odorless, has an attractive acidity. Translucent colorless crystals obtained from concentrated aqueous solution of heat in the anhydrous melting point is 153℃. Translucent colorless crystals obtained from water solution is a water softening, the density is 1.542.75 at about 100℃melting. One water compoment can loss water in dry air. E330 (Citric acid) is a strong organic acid. 
E330 (Citric acid) is soluble in water, ethanol and ether. Used in the manufacture of drugs, soda, candy, also used as a metal cleaning agent, mordant.

Many kinds of fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits contain more citric acid, especially lemon and lime--they contain a lot of citric acid, after drying, the content is up to 8% (in the juice content is about 47 g/L). In the citrus fruits, the content of citric acid is between 0.005 mol/L of orange and grape and 0.30 mol/L of lemon and lime . The content changes different from cultivars and plant growth.

E330 (Citric acid) is known as the first edible sour agent, China GB2760-1996 is requirements for allowing the use of food acidity regulator. In food industry widely used as sour agent, solubilizer, buffering agent, antioxidant, removing fishy smell removing sweetening agent, chelating agent, its specific purpose, numerous enumeration.

E330 (Citric acid) is a colorless crystalline solid. 
E330 (Citric acid) is soluble in water and alcohol. 
E330 (Citric acid) is found in many plants, especially citrus fruits. The juice of unripe lemonsis a commercial source of citric acid.The reaction of calcium citrate and dilute sulfuric acid yields citric acid and calcium sulfate,which maybe separated by filtration. The food industry uses citric acid as a flavoring agent and as an antioxidant. 
E330 (Citric acid), formulated with propylene glycol and butylated hydroxy anisol,is used as a stabilizer for fats, greases,and tallow. Etching,textile dyeing, and printing operations use citric acid in various applications, and it is also used to adjust the pH in certain electroplating baths.

    
E330 (Citric acid) and its citrate compounds are widely used in hundreds of applications. Globalproduction of citric acid in 2005 was 1.6 million tons, with China producing approximately40% of the world supply. In the United States, approximately 65% of citric acid use is in thefood and beverage industry. 
E330 (Citric acid) is used as an acidulant to impart tartness, to controlpH, as a preservative and antioxidant, as a metal chelator, and to stabilize color and taste.
Citrate salts can be used as mineral and metal dietary supplement; for example, calcium citrate is used as a calcium supplement.the second greatest use of citric acid is in detergents andcleaning products. Sodium citrate is used as a builder. E330 (Citric acid)’s ability to chelate metalsmakes it useful as a water-softening agent, which can also assist in cleaning. Approximately10% of citric acid production is used in the pharmaceutical industry. 
E330 (Citric acid)'s largest usein pharmaceuticals is as an eff ervescent when combined with carbonates or bicarbonates suchas in Alka-Seltzer. As an eff ervescent, it improves tastes, buff ers, and improves solubility ofingredients. 
E330 (Citric acid) is also used in pharmaceuticals to impart tartness to mask unpleasant medicinalfl avors, maintain stability, and as a buff ering agent.

E330 (Citric acid) is a weak organic acid with the formula C6H8O7. 
E330 (Citric acid) is a natural preservative / conservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, the conjugate base of citric acid, citrate, is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms.

E330 (Citric acid) has astringent and anti-oxidant properties. 
E330 (Citric acid) can also be used as a product stabilizer, pH adjuster, and preservative with a low sensitizing potential. 
E330 (Citric acid) is not usually irritating to normal skin, but it can cause burning and redness when applied to chapped, cracked, or otherwise inflamed skin. 
E330 (Citric acid) is derived from citrus fruits.

E330 (Citric acid) is a weak organic acid that is known as a commodity chemical, as more than a million tonnes are produced every year by mycological fermentation on an industrial scale using crude sugar sol utions, such as molasses and strains of Aspergillus niger. 
E330 (Citric acid) is widely distributed in plants and in animal tissues and fluids and exist in greater than grace amounts in variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably in citrus fruits such as lemon and limes. 
E330 (Citric acid) is mainly used as an acidifier, flavoring agent and chelating agent.

About this substance
Helpful information
E330 (Citric acid) is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 tonnes per annum.

E330 (Citric acid) is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Biocidal Uses
E330 (Citric acid) is approved for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: disinfection.

E330 (Citric acid) is approved in the EEA and/or Switzerland for use in biocidal products more favourable for the environment, human or animal health.

Consumer Uses
E330 (Citric acid) is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products, air care products, polishes and waxes, coating products, photo-chemicals and fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use, indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment), outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)), indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints) and outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).

Article service life
Release to the environment of E330 (Citric acid) can occur from industrial use: in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of E330 (Citric acid) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use, indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment), outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials), indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints) and outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)).
E330 (Citric acid) can be found in products with material based on: paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper), stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material), wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys), fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture).
This substance is intended to be released from scented: paper products.

Widespread uses by professional workers
E330 (Citric acid) is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, polishes and waxes, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, fertilisers, cosmetics and personal care products and photo-chemicals.
E330 (Citric acid) is used in the following areas: building & construction work, health services, agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
E330 (Citric acid) is used for the manufacture of: furniture and machinery and vehicles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use and indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).

Formulation or re-packing
E330 (Citric acid) is used in the following products: polishes and waxes, washing & cleaning products, fertilisers, air care products, cosmetics and personal care products, photo-chemicals, adhesives and sealants, coating products and fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
Release to the environment of E330 (Citric acid) can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures, formulation in materials and in processing aids at industrial sites.
Other release to the environment of E330 (Citric acid) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use as processing aid.

Uses at industrial sites
E330 (Citric acid) is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, washing & cleaning products, polishes and waxes and water treatment chemicals.
E330 (Citric acid) is used in the following areas: mining, health services, building & construction work and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
E330 (Citric acid) is used for the manufacture of: machinery and vehicles, chemicals, fabricated metal products, metals, electrical, electronic and optical equipment and textile, leather or fur.
Release to the environment of E330 (Citric acid) can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, of substances in closed systems with minimal release, in the production of articles, as processing aid and formulation of mixtures.
Other release to the environment of E330 (Citric acid) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Manufacture
Release to the environment of E330 (Citric acid) can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance, formulation of mixtures, formulation in materials and in processing aids at industrial sites.


IUPAC names
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate
2-hydorxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxy -1,2,3 propane tricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propane tricarboxylic acid
2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate
2-Hydroxypropan-1,2,3-tricarbonsäure
2-HYDROXYPROPANE-1, 2, 3-TRICARBOXYLIC ACID
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic ...
2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid anhydrous
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid hydrate
2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Hydroxytricarballylic acid
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid.
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-trioic acid
2-hydroxypropane-l,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxypropane.1,2,3-tricaboxylic
3-carbossi-3-idrossi-1,5-pentandioic acid
3-carboxy-3-hydroxy pentanedioic acid
3-Carboxy-3-hydroxypentanedioic acid
3-carboxy-3-hydroxypentanedioic acid
3-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, anhydrous
3-hydroxy-3-carboxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid
3-hydroxy-3-carboxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid.
3-hydroxy-3-carboxy-1,5-pentaneioicacid
Acide citrique
acido 2-idrossi-1,2,3-propantricarbossilico monoidrato
acido 3-carbossi-3-idrossi-1,5-pentandioico
acido citrico anidro
Aliphatic carboxylic acid
Anhydrous Citric Acid
Anhydrous form: 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acidMonohydrated form: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate
CITRIC ACID
Citric Acid
E330 (Citric acid)
citric acid
Citric Acid
E330 (Citric acid)
citric acid
CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS
Citric Acid Anhydrous
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
E330 (Citric acid) monohydrate
citric acid monohydrate
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
citric acid; 3-hydroxy-3-carboxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid;
citric acid 
CITROMSAV-MONOHIDRÁT
Citronensäure, wasserfrei
hydroxypropene - 1,2,3 - tricarboxylic
ORGANIC ACID

SYNONYMS:
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy- [ACD/Index Name]
222-536-6 [EINECS]
77-92-9 [RN]
782061 [Beilstein]
Acide citrique [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
Acido citrico [Italian]
Ácido cítrico [Spanish]
b-Hydroxytricarballylic Acid
E330 (Citric acid) [ACD/IUPAC Name] [Wiki]
Citroenzuur [Dutch]
Citronensäure [German]
Kyselina 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propantrikarbonova [Czech]
Kyselina citronova [Czech]
Kyselina citrónová [Slovak]
MFCD00011669 [MDL number]
Sitrik asit [Turkish]
Sitronsyre [Norwegian]
Zitronensäure [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
β-Lactic acid
Κιτρικό οξύ [Modern Greek (1453-)]
Лимонная кислота [Russian]
クエン酸 [Japanese]
सिट्रिक अम्ल [Hindi]
檸檬酸 

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