SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid
Trusted across food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, personal care, and industrial cleaning, SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid is a high-purity organic acid that delivers excellent pH control, chelation, and formulation stability. Manufactured by Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd., it is available in both monohydrate and anhydrous forms to meet the diverse requirements of regulated industries.
Product Overview
SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid is Shivtek’s premium-grade organic acid designed for manufacturers seeking a versatile ingredient with exceptional purity, solubility, and formulation compatibility. Available in both monohydrate and anhydrous forms, it delivers reliable pH adjustment, flavour enhancement, buffering, and chelating performance across a wide variety of industrial applications.
Recognised globally as one of the most widely used food acidulants, SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid is also extensively used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, and industrial cleaning products. Its high purity, broad regulatory acceptance, and biodegradable nature make it a preferred ingredient for manufacturers focused on quality, safety, and product performance.
Industries & Applications
Enabling Reliable Performance Across Regulated Industries
SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid is widely used in industries where controlled acidity, effective chelation, formulation stability, and regulatory compliance are essential for product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
| Industries | Applications |
|---|---|
| Food & Beverages | Used as an acidulant, flavour enhancer, preservative, and pH regulator in beverages, confectionery, processed foods, dairy products, and food formulations. |
| Pharmaceuticals | Functions as an excipient and pH adjuster in effervescent tablets, syrups, injectables, and other pharmaceutical formulations. |
| Personal Care & Cosmetics | Used as a pH adjuster, chelating agent, and preservative enhancer in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic products. |
| Industrial Cleaning | Applied as a descaling and chelating agent for removing calcium deposits, mineral scale, and hard water residues in industrial cleaning formulations. |
| Detergents | Acts as a water softener and builder in environmentally friendly household and industrial cleaning products. |
Product Specifications
| Property Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C₆H₈O₇ |
| HS Code | 29181400 |
| CAS Number | 77-92-9 |
| Physical State | White Crystalline Powder or Granules |
| Available Forms | Monohydrate |
| Purity | ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Weight | 192.12 g/mol (Anhydrous) |
| pH (1% Solution) | ~2.2 |
| Solubility | Highly Soluble in Water |
Key Benefits
Exceptional Product Purity
Manufactured with a minimum purity of 99.5%, making it suitable for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
Excellent Chelating Performance
Effectively binds metal ions, improving formulation stability, product performance, and cleaning efficiency across multiple applications.
Versatile Formulation Ingredient
Delivers reliable pH adjustment, buffering, and flavour enhancement for a broad range of food, pharmaceutical, and personal care products.
Available in Two Forms
Supplied in both monohydrate and anhydrous grades to accommodate different processing and formulation requirements.
Environmentally Responsible Choice
Biodegradable and compatible with environmentally conscious formulations, particularly in cleaning and detergent applications.
Globally Accepted Ingredient
Widely recognised under international food and regulatory standards, making it suitable for use across regulated industries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact UsWhat is SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid?
SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid is a high-purity organic acid available in monohydrate and anhydrous forms. It is widely used in food processing, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, detergents, and industrial cleaning applications.
What is citric acid used for?
Citric acid is commonly used as an acidulant, flavour enhancer, pH regulator, chelating agent, buffering agent, and preservative enhancer across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
What forms of SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid are available?
SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid is available in monohydrate and anhydrous forms to suit different formulation and processing requirements.
What is the purity of SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid?
SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid is manufactured with a minimum purity of 99.5%, ensuring dependable quality for regulated industrial applications.
Why is citric acid used in food products?
It enhances flavour, controls acidity, improves product stability, and helps extend shelf life in beverages, confectionery, dairy products, and processed foods.
Is SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid biodegradable?
Yes. Citric acid is biodegradable, making it an environmentally compatible ingredient for cleaning products and other industrial applications.
Why is citric acid used in detergents and cleaning products?
Its chelating properties help soften water, remove mineral deposits, and improve the effectiveness of cleaning formulations.
What packaging options are available?
SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid is supplied in 25 kg bags and bulk bags, with packaging available according to customer requirements.
Why choose SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid?
SHIVASOL™ Citric Acid combines high purity, excellent chelating performance, broad regulatory acceptance, biodegradable characteristics, and dependable manufacturing quality, making it a trusted ingredient for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial applications.
