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Quick Answer — Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food & Pharmaceutical Grade BP/USP)

Citric Acid Monohydrate (FCC Grade) is an industrial-grade crystalline powder formulated for industrial manufacturing applications. KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals supplies commercial volumes from Nairobi to manufacturers and processing facilities across Kenya and the East African region.

Citric Acid Monohydrate (FCC Grade) is a commercial chemical supplied by KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals for industrial manufacturing in Kenya and East Africa.

Key Facts

  • •Product: Citric Acid Monohydrate (FCC Grade)
  • •Grade: Food Grade
  • •Form: Crystalline Powder
  • •Packaging: 25kg bag
  • •Primary Sector: Industrial Processing
  • •Supply Reach: Kenya and East Africa (Dispatched from Nairobi Warehouse)

Primary Use Cases

Tartness acidulant & pH preservative in carbonated soft drinks, juices, jams & jelliesEffervescent agent & antioxidant synergist in pharmaceutical tablets & health supplementsEco-friendly, non-hazardous industrial descaling agent for boilers, pipes & coffee machines
Citric Acid Monohydrate (FCC Grade) (KIC FBC 001)
Food & Beverage Chemicals

Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food & Pharmaceutical Grade BP/USP)

Product Code: KIC-FBC-001

Also known as: Citric Acid Monohydrate, E330, Sour Salt, Citric Acid Monohydrate (FCC Grade)

Synonyms: C6H8O7.H2O, 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) certified food-grade citric acid monohydrate for soft drink acidulation, food preservation and confectionery processing.

CAS Number
5949-29-1
Formula
C6H8O7·H2O
IUPAC Name
Citric Acid Monohydrate Fine Granular
Molecular Weight
192.12 g/mol
EC Number
201-069-1
UN Number
N/A
Chemical Family
Tricarboxylic Organic Acid
Grade
Food Grade
Purity
99.5% min
Physical Form
Crystal

Available Packaging

25kg bag
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Product Overview

Citric Acid Monohydrate (CAS 5949-29-1) is a food-grade (FCC / E330) organic tricarboxylic acid supplied as white translucent crystalline granules.

Widely recognized as the premier food acidulant in East Africa, Citric Acid is essential for soft drinks, juices, jams, confectionery, pharmaceutical syrups, and industrial descaling.

Food Grade Citric Acid Monohydrate Supplier in Kenya

Kiki's Industrial Chemicals Ltd supplies certified Food Grade Citric Acid Monohydrate in 25kg Bags with full COA documentation for food & beverage processors.

Technical Description

Citric Acid provides a clean, refreshing tart flavor, buffers pH levels in food systems, acts as an antioxidant synergist, and chelates trace metal ions.

Complete Chemical Specifications

Commercial Specification
99.5% min [Method: Standard COA]
Physical Form
Crystalline Powder [Method: Visual]
Chemical Formula
C₆H₈O₇ [Method: XRD / NMR]
Molecular Weight
192.12 g/mol [Method: Calculated]

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance
White translucent crystals
Odour
Odorless sour acid taste
pH
1.8 (10% solution)
Density
1.54 g/cm³
Boiling Point
Decomposes above 175 °C
Melting Point
N/A
Solubility
1620 g/L in water (25 °C)

Commercial Availability

Stock Status
inStock
Lead Time
Immediate dispatch
MOQ
25kg bag
Delivery Regions
Nairobi Commercial Hub, Kenya Nationwide Delivery, East Africa Regional Supply

Contact Kiki's sales team for COA batch verification, bulk pricing, or delivery schedules.

Commercial Sectors

Target Industries

Quality control technician sampling beverage batch from stainless steel sanitary tank in Thika, Kenya
Industry Sector

Food & Beverage Chemical Ingredients & CIP Sanitizers Kenya

In commercial dairies across Eldoret and Nyahururu, tea factories in Kericho, and beverage bottling plants along Thika Road, food chemistry is about safety and uncompromising regulatory compliance. A single contamination event or off-spec acid can spoil a 20,000-liter pasteurizer run. KIKI'S supplies certified food-grade acids, processing aids, and CIP sanitizers with verified batch traceability.

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Pharmaceutical cleanroom technicians in full PPE monitoring sterile reaction vessel and sanitary valves
Industry Sector

Pharmaceutical Raw Materials & Excipients Supplier Kenya

Kenya represents the manufacturing hub for pharmaceutical and veterinary medicines in East Africa. Producing oral solid dosages, syrups, suspensions, and veterinary injectables requires chemical excipients and process reagents that meet rigorous pharmacopeial standards (BP, USP, Ph. Eur.). KIKI'S supplies pharmaceutical-grade raw materials, analytical solvents, and cleanroom sanitizers with complete regulatory traceability.

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Industry Sector

Agricultural & Horticultural Chemicals Supplier in Kenya

From high-altitude greenhouse floriculture in Naivasha to open-field grain farming across Uasin Gishu, agricultural productivity hinges on water chemistry, soil pH equilibrium, and clean post-harvest sanitization. KIKI'S supplies technical acids, calcium amendments, and irrigation line descalers that keep East African agribusiness growing consistently.

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Process Compatibility

Suitable Applications

Application Guide

Food Processing Applications

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Application Guide

pH Adjustment & Neutralization

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Safety & Chemical Handling Advisory

Safety Advisory

Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Skin: Wash thoroughly with water.

GHS:Eye Irritation Category 2A, STOT SE 3
Signal Word:WARNING
Transport:Non-Hazardous for transport
Packing Group:N/A

Hazard Statements

  • • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
  • • H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements

  • • P280: Wear eye protection.
  • • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water.

PPE Requirements

Safety GlassesDust MaskCotton Gloves

COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

Frequently Asked Questions — Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food & Pharmaceutical Grade BP/USP)

Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food & Pharmaceutical Grade BP/USP).

Citric Acid Monohydrate is used in Kenya as a food and beverage acidulant for sour flavor, a natural preservative, a pharmaceutical ingredient, and an eco-friendly descaling agent.

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