Description
What is Citric Acid Anhydrous?
Citric Acid Anhydrous is therefore also known as the 'anhydrous Citric Acid'. This anhydrous Citric Acid has a purity of more than 99% and is often used in food products.
Citric Acid is an organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, mandarin and lime. In lemons and limes, Citric Acid makes up about 8% of the whole. But this acid is also found in other foods such as berries and some vegetables like lettuce and tomato.
How do you use Citric Acid Anhydrous?
As a cleaning agent
Citric Acid kills bacteria and fungi, making it excellent for cleaning and disinfecting all kinds of things. It also works effectively at removing soap residue, hard water stains, lime scale, calcium and rust.
As a preservative
Citric Acid is a natural antioxidant that is often found in soaps, conditioners, shampoos and skin and hair care products. This is often combined with Potassium Sorbate. Together they form a powerful preservative.
As a pH adjuster
Citric Acid is widely used to adjust the pH (acidity) of a formulation. The pH scale runs from 0 to 14. A pH lower than 7 is acidic, a pH of 7 is neutral and a pH higher than 7 is basic/alkaline. By adjusting the acidity, unwanted bacteria in various products can be avoided.
In a bath bomb
Use Citric Acid to make a delicious bath bomb! Click here for the recipe.
What is the difference between Citric Acid Monohydrate and Anhydrous?
Citric Acid Monohydrate contains water while Citric Acid Anhydrous consists of less than 0.5% water.
Citric Acid Anhydrous is therefore also known as the 'anhydrous Citric Acid'. This anhydrous Citric Acid has a purity of more than 99%.
Citric Acid Monohydrate has a slightly coarser structure and resembles granulated sugar more. This form of Citric Acid contains a tiny bit of water and has a purity of >98%.
Citric Acid Anhydrous is therefore slightly purer than Citric Acid Monohydrate.
For information about Citric Acid, check out our info page here.
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Usage
Usage instructions
For the preparation of cosmetics and care products.
Shelf life (from production date)
36 months
Ingredients
Ingredients
Citric Acid Anhydrous
INCI
Citric Acid
Raw material
Substance
Granules
Origin
China
Consistency
Fine
Color
White
Scent
Fragrance-free
Soluble in
Water
EWG score (Lower = better)
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100% natural
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Cruelty free
Food grade
Organic
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Unrefined
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Fair trade
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Alcohol free
Free from (synthetic) fragrance
Free from preservatives
Free from mineral oils (petroleum derivatives)
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Free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, nanoparticles, SLS, triclosan, talc, silicones, aluminium, Bisphenols (BPA), PEG's, DEA, TEA, MEA
Shelf life (from production date)
36 maanden
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Technical
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Product safety
Manufacturer
Natural Heroes B.V., Rijnzathe 6, 3454 PV Utrecht, Nederland, support@naturalheroes.nl
