Potassium Citrate

Product Introduction

Rizhao Hikon Trading Co., Ltd. supplies food grade potassium citrate(E332, CAS:866-84-2) from Jinhe Boyuan, Weifang Yingxuan, Ningmeng Biochemical. Compliant with GB1886.74,BP,EP,USP,FCC. 10-100mesh. Used as acidity regulator & potassium fortifier. COA,MSDS,samples available. LCL & FCL export supported.

Detail Description

Particle Morphology

Potassium Citrate

 

Item

Unit

BP

EP

USP

FCC

E332

GB1886.74-2015

Description

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White or colorless crystalline granules or powder, hygroscopic. Freely soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol.

White or colorless crystalline granules or powder, hygroscopic. Freely soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol.

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White or colorless crystalline granules or powder, very hygroscopic in moist air. 1g dissolves in 0.5ml water, practically insoluble in ethanol.

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White or colorless crystalline granules or powder

Identification

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Passes test

Passes test
(A: citrate, B: potassium)

Passes test

Passes test

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Clarity & Color of Solution

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Passes test

Passes test

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Alkalinity

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Passes test

Passes test

Passes test

Passes test

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Passes test

Assay

%

99.0~101.0

99.0~101.0

99.0~100.5

99.0~100.5

≥99.0

99.0~100.5

Transmittance

%

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≥95.0

Water Content

%

4.0~7.0

4.0~7.0

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Loss on Drying

%

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3.0~6.0 (180℃, 4h)

3.0~6.0

≤6.0

3.0~6.0

Sodium

%

≤0.3

≤0.3

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Readily Carbonizable Substances

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Not deeper than standard

Not deeper than standard

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≤1.0

Sulfates

ppm

≤150

≤150

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≤150

Chlorides

ppm

≤50

≤50

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≤50

Oxalates

ppm

≤300

≤300

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≤100

≤300

Iron

ppm

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≤5.0

Calcium

ppm

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≤200

Lead

ppm

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≤2

≤1

≤2.0

Arsenic

ppm

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≤1

≤1.0

Mercury

ppm

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≤1

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Tartrates

ppm

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Passes test

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pH

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7.5~9.0

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Water Insoluble Substances

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Passes test

 

* The above technical parameters are typical reference ranges. Actual test results are subject to the official Certificate of Analysis (COA) accompanying each batch of product.

FAQ

Potassium Citrate (E332) is the potassium salt of citric acid, a white crystal or powder used as an acid regulator and potassium nutrient fortifier.
Used in low-sodium foods, sports drinks, medical potassium supplements and buffer systems; also in cosmetics and cleaning.
Food grade assay ≥99.0%, compliant with food safety standards; COA can be attached.
25kg/bag, export supported. Please contact us for a quote.