Calcium Citrate

2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propane-tricarboxylic acid calcium salt, Tricalcium dicitrate

CAS Number	Molecular Formula	Classifications	H.S. Code
814-94-5 ( Anhydrous) 5785-44-4 ( Tetrhydrate)	Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂	Calcium Citrate Salt	29181590

Parameter	Specification
Appearance	White odorless crystalline powder or granular crystals
A) White precipitate is formed.	To pass test
B ) Voluminous white precipitate is formed, and it is soluble in hydrochloric acid.	To pass test
Assay	97.5-100.5% ( Dry Basis)
Fluoride	30 ppm max
Heavy metal	20 ppm max
Lead	1 ppm max
Loss on drying	10.0-14%
Lead	1 mg/kg max
Acid insoluble substances	0.2% max
Arsenic	3 ppm max
Calcium content (on dried basis)	23.5-24.2%
(tetrahydrate)	20.4-21.8%
Particle size	-
Thru 80 mesh	80% min
On 10 mesh	1.0% max
Microbial limits	-
Total aerobic count	1000/g max
Total molds and yeasts	100/g max
Escherichia coli and Sal	Absent

Calcium Citrate is used as acidity regulator and preservative in food production.
It is used as acidity regulator, emulsifier, and preservative in beverage.
Calcium Citrate can be used as diuretic and phlegm agent in Pharmaceutical.
It may be used in all types of cosmetic products, including baby products, make-up, lipstick, bath products, soaps and detergents, hair dyes and colors, and hair and skin care products.
Calcium Citrate is used in Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry feed.
It is used as cleansing agent in various other industries.