RAW MATERIAL
CAM
CAM Series Citric Acid Monohydrate
CAM Series Citric Acid Monohydrate is a colorless to white crystalline raw material used for chelation, water softening, pH control, buffering, and functional support in detergent, food, cosmetic, and chemical applications.
Chemical Name
Citric Acid Monohydrate
Molecular Weight
210.139 g/mol
Molecular Formula
C6H8O7·H2O
EINECS
201-069-1
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Description
CAM Series Citric Acid Monohydrate is a crystalline organic acid containing one molecule of crystallization water. It is supplied as colorless to white translucent crystals or crystalline powder and is widely used across liquid detergent, dishwashing, food-processing, cosmetic, and specialty chemical applications.
The material provides effective acidity regulation, pH buffering, and metal-ion chelation. In detergent systems, it can interact with calcium, magnesium, and other suitable multivalent metal ions, supporting water-softening performance and helping formulations perform more consistently under hard-water conditions.
Citric Acid Monohydrate is highly compatible with aqueous processing systems and is available in different particle-size ranges to support varied handling and dissolution requirements. Its functional characteristics make it suitable as a detergent auxiliary, chelating ingredient, acidity regulator, buffering agent, and general formulation-support raw material.
The monohydrate form contains one molecule of crystal water and therefore differs physically from Citric Acid Anhydrous while retaining the same fundamental citric-acid chemistry. The transition between monohydrate and anhydrous crystallization occurs at approximately 36.6°C.
Final suitability should be evaluated according to the intended application, required grade, supplier-specific technical documentation, and applicable regulatory requirements.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS
General Parameters
Appearance
Colorless to white semi-transparent crystalline powder
Physical Form
Crystalline powder or crystals
Hydration Form
Monohydrate
Crystal Water
One molecule of crystallization water
Melting Point
153°C
Density
1.542 g/cm³
Anhydrous / Monohydrate Transition Temperature
36.6°C
Water Solubility
Highly soluble
Alcohol Solubility
Moderately soluble
Ether Solubility
Slightly soluble
Particle Size Type 1
10~40 mesh
Particle Size Type 2
30~100 mesh
Solubility at 10°C
54
Solubility at 20°C
59.2
Solubility at 30°C
64.3
Solubility at 40°C
68.6
Solubility at 50°C
70.9
Solubility at 60°C
73.5
Solubility at 70°C
76.2
Solubility at 80°C
78.8
Solubility at 90°C
81.4
Solubility at 100°C
84
Solubility Data Basis
Source-reported temperature-dependent values; measurement basis not specified in the reference data
KEY PROPERTIES
Product Characteristics
Colorless to white crystalline monohydrate raw material with consistent physical characteristics for detergent and industrial formulation systems.
Provides effective chelating functionality for calcium, magnesium, and other suitable multivalent metal ions.
Supports water-softening performance in liquid detergent, dishwashing, and related cleaning formulations.
Offers reliable pH adjustment and buffering functionality across a broad range of aqueous formulation systems.
Highly water-soluble characteristics support efficient incorporation into suitable liquid and process formulations.
Available in different particle-size ranges to support varied dissolution, processing, and handling requirements.
Contains one molecule of crystallization water, distinguishing the monohydrate form from anhydrous citric acid while retaining the same fundamental acid functionality.
Suitable for detergent, food, cosmetic, and specialty chemical applications where acidity regulation, chelation, or buffering performance is required.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Data
| Specification | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to white semi-transparent crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 153°C |
| Density | 1.542 g/cm³ |
| Anhydrous / Monohydrate Transition Temperature | 36.6°C |
| Particle Size Type 1 | 10~40 mesh |
| Particle Size Type 2 | 30~100 mesh |
APPLICATIONS
Typical Uses
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Used as a water-softening and chelating ingredient in liquid detergent formulations requiring control of calcium, magnesium, and other suitable metal ions.
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Applied as a pH-adjusting and buffering ingredient in liquid detergents, dishwashing products, and other aqueous cleaning formulations.
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Used as an acidity regulator in beverage, confectionery, canned-food, and other suitable food-processing applications.
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Applied in sugar-processing systems where controlled acidity supports sucrose-conversion operations.
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Used in selected fruit and vegetable processing applications where citric-acid functionality supports color and quality preservation.
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Applied as a pH modifier and buffering ingredient across a variety of processed-food formulation systems.
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Used as an antioxidant-support and formulation-stabilizing ingredient in selected food-processing applications.
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Applied in bakery and cereal-based formulations where controlled acidity modification is required.
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Used in selected canned and salted-food processing applications for flavor and odor adjustment.
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Applied in beverage-processing systems where controlled acidity supports flavor balance and overall product stability.
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Used as a phosphate-reduction or alternative water-softening ingredient in suitable detergent and cleaning formulations.
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Applied as a chelating ingredient in cleaning systems requiring control of calcium, magnesium, and other suitable multivalent metal ions.
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Used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as a pH-adjusting, buffering, and chelating ingredient.
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Applied in chemical-processing and specialty formulation systems requiring controlled acidity, buffering, or metal-ion complexation.
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Used in selected industrial cleaning and equipment-treatment formulations where citric-acid chelation and acidity are beneficial.
STORAGE & HANDLING
Handling Guidance
Store in tightly sealed and appropriately labeled packaging in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated location. Protect the material from excessive moisture, heat, direct sunlight, and contamination.
Citric Acid Monohydrate contains crystallization water and its physical form can change under unsuitable temperature or humidity conditions. Keep packaging securely closed when the product is not in use and minimize unnecessary exposure to humid or excessively dry environments.
Minimize dust generation during handling and follow appropriate workplace hygiene procedures and the supplier-specific Safety Data Sheet. Direct contact with concentrated material or airborne dust should be avoided.
Storage, transportation, and handling requirements should comply with applicable regulations and the technical and safety documentation provided by the actual PBL supplier.
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