General Information

A versatile citric acid ester

Pharmacologically safe for use in popular products serving the medical, pharmaceutical, food, and other contact-based sectors

In pharmaceutical applications, it contributes as a plasticiser to the performance of enteric-coated tablets

Besides good plasticising, it also provides excellent lightfastness for personal care applications like nail lacquer

Applications

Personal & Health care Industrial Applications, Cleaners & Detergents
Colour Cosmetics Adhesives, Sealants
Fragrances Inks, Paints & Coatings
Hair Treatments Metal Surface Treatments
Nail Polish Plastics, Polymers
Pharmaceutical Products Dishwashing Products
Industrial Cleaning
Laundry Care
Surface Care

Properties

   
1) Assay (GC) 99.0 % min.
2) Acidity (as Citric Acid ) 0.02 % max.
3) Colour (APHA) 50 max.
4) Water Content (w/w) 0.30 % max.
5) Specific Gravity @25 °C 1.135 – 1.139
6) Refractive Index @25 °C 1.432 – 1.441
7) Molecular Weight 318.3
8) Flash Point °C 190 °C
9) Pour Point °C 42 °C
10) Viscosity (25 °C) mPa.s 54 mPa. s