Citric Acid (C6H8O7) is being used in food and beverages as an acidulent and in several other industries.

Food additive:
Makes refreshing acidity, prevents turbidity; assists in the retention of carbonation; enhances preservatives; masks the aftertaste of sweeteners, it gives a characteristic fruity flavor, extends the stability of vitamin C, reduces color; enhances the aromas; to sterilization with a time and temperature lower and buffering.

Pharmaceuticals:
In the effervescent is an essential component in the reaction with the bicarbonate, inhibits the oxidation of metals of Vitamin C, it gives a pleasant taste. In syrups stabilizes the active ingredients and adds flavor, it has expectorant action.

Cosmetic:
In shampoos, soaps and creams rinse, adjust the pH, helps in the formation of foam and rinse. In colonies, deodorants, lotions and creams reducing oxidation of aromatic compounds and undesirable browning; stabilizes emulsions.

Laundry detergent and dishwasher:
sequestrant agent; increasing the action of surfactants, and alkaline buffer, dispersant and biodegradable

Textile:
the bleaching and helps to stabilize the peroxides; in mercerization, allows the neutralization hot, the steam dyeing, correct the pH.

Leather:
deliming agent; in pickling, optimizes the absorption of tanning; acts in fixing dyes.

Veterinary:
Formulations of antibiotics and wormers; animal food.

Agriculture:
fertilizers, pesticides formulation.

Other Applications
Cement, electronics, electroplating, cleaning chemicals, paper, oil, sewage treatment and tobacco.

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