Citric Acid Monohydrate and Anhydrous

Citric Acid Monohydrate and Anhydrous Specification as follows ItemsSpecification (BP98)ResultsDescriptionA White, Crystalline Powder, With a Sweet Taste, freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol.ConformsIdentificationConformsConformsSpecific Rotation+52.0-53.5°+52.90°Acidity6.0g, 0.1M NaOH 0.15ml0.10mlClarity Color of SolutionConformsConformsClarity Ethanol of SolutionConformsConformsChlorides≤125ppm<125ppmSulphates≤200ppm<200ppmSulfites and Soluble StarchConformsConformsWater Content≤9.5 %8.65%Residue on Ignition≤0.1%0.03%ProteinConformsConformsIron≤0.002%<0.002%Heavy metals≤5ppm<5ppmArsenic≤2ppm<2ppmBacilli≤1000pcs/g<10pcs/gMildew/leaf Mold≤100pcs/g10pcs/gIntestines BacillusNoneNonePurity≥ 99.5%99.5%