Citric Acid (Anhydrous, Natural)
Citric Acid, Citric Acid, Cosmetic Grade - High Purity, for lowering the pH, please use in small quantities and measure the pH.
Made from natural processes (fermentation)
Citric Acid, Citric Acid, or Citric Acid, Cosmetic Grade - High Purity, is produced from natural processes. (fermentation)
To lower the pH, please use a small amount and measure the pH with the most suitable pH for your skin. It is about 5.5-6.5 for gel or moisturizer.
*To adjust the pH of the formula, gradually add a small amount of Citric Acid, for example 0.1g at a time, and stir until dissolved into the formula (Citric Acid is easily soluble), then measure the pH, gradually adjust until the desired pH is obtained. Avoid adding large amounts of Citric Acid as the pH changes very quickly. and may be more than required *
Use: Lower the pH in all cosmetics.
Mixing method: Mix in water (water-phase) and stir. It can be easily dissolved.
Usage rate: As needed to adjust the pH, the product's pH should not be lower than 3.0.
Product characteristics: clear crystal powder
Solubility: can dissolve in water
Storage: can be stored at room temperature But close the lid of the bottle tightly. and protected from sunlight or heat, the product has a minimum shelf life of 3 years
INCI Name : Citric Acid
- Room (25-40C)
- 36 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.01% - 3.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into water phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Soluble in Water
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Description | Colourless crystal, white |
| Identification & Solubility | Pass test |
| Clarity & Color of Solution | Pass test |
| Readily Carbonisable Substances | Pass test |
| Barium | Pass test |
| Assay | 99.5-100.5 % |
| Water | 0.5 % Max |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 5.0 PPM Max |
| Oxalate | 100 PPM Max |
| Aluminium | 0.2 PPM Max |
| Iron | 50 PPM Max |
| Arsenic | 1.0 PPM Max |
| Mercury | 1.0 PPM Max |
| Lead | 0.5 PPM Max |
| Bacterial Endotoxins | 0.5 I.U./mg Max |
| Sulphated Ash | 0.05 % Max |
| Chloride | 50 PPM Max |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.5 % Max |
| Calcium | 200 PPM Max |
| Sulfates | 150 PPM Max |