Citric Acid Monohydrate Supplier, Exporter & Global Wholesaler
PAU Chemicals is an India-based global supplier and exporter of Citric Acid Monohydrate for beverage, food, pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers worldwide.
Citric Acid Monohydrate is the crystalline form carrying one molecule of water, and it is the workhorse acidulant of the beverage and food industry. It gives clean, sharp acidity with excellent solubility in cold water.
It is generally the more economical of the two forms per kilogram and is preferred wherever the product already contains water — soft drinks, juices, syrups, jams, sauces and liquid personal care.
PAU Chemicals supplies BP, USP and FCC grade in a range of mesh sizes, with batch-wise documentation covering assay, water content and heavy metals.
Do not substitute monohydrate for anhydrous kilogram for kilogram. It carries around 8% water, so you need roughly 8–9% more by weight for the same acid delivery — and it is unsuitable for effervescent dry blends.Technical Specifications
Product Characteristics | Product Details |
Product Name | Citric Acid Monohydrate |
Chemical Formula | C₆H₈O₇·H₂O |
CAS Number | 5949-29-1 |
HS Code | 2918 14 00 |
E / INS Number | E330 |
Molecular Weight | 210.14 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
Odour | Odourless |
Taste | Strongly acidic |
Assay (anhydrous basis) | 99.5 – 100.5% |
Water Content | 7.5 – 9.0% |
Sulphated Ash | 0.05% max |
Oxalate | 100 ppm max |
Sulphate | 150 ppm max |
Chloride | 50 ppm max |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 5 ppm max |
Lead (Pb) | 0.5 ppm max |
Solubility in Water | Freely soluble, including cold water |
Mesh Sizes | 8–40, 30–100 and others on request |
Storage | Sealed, cool, dry |
Reference Standard | BP / USP / FCC / E330 |
Available Grades
Granular (8–40 mesh)
Granular (30–100 mesh)
Export Details
Minimum Order Quantity: 1 FCL
Country of Origin: India
Mode of Transportation: By Sea
Loading Ports: Hazira (Surat, Gujarat) & Nhava Sheva / JNPT (Navi Mumbai)
Shipping: FCL
Incoterms: EXW, FOB, C&F (CFR) & CIF
Payment Terms: TT / Bank Transfer & LC at Sight
Delivery Time: 3 to 4 weeks
Logistics Packaging: 25 kg HDPE/PP bags with LDPE liner
Dangerous Goods: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
Documentation: Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, COA, MSDS & Certificate of Origin
Certifications
Food & Beverage Applications
Carbonated soft drinks, juices and squashes
Jams, jellies, sauces and chutneys
Confectionery and sugar boiling
Canned and preserved fruit and vegetables
Dairy, frozen desserts and bakery fillings
Pickles and acidified preserved foods
Antioxidant synergist and colour protection
Flavour enhancement and pH control in beverages
Industrial & Technical Applications
Liquid detergents and household cleaners
Pharmaceutical syrups and formulations
Cosmetics, shampoos and personal care pH adjustment
Metal cleaning and descaling
Water treatment and chelation
Leather and textile processing
Why Choose PAU Chemicals
Genuine Direct Supply — straight to the importer with no hidden intermediaries
Ethical Sourcing — ensuring 100% transparent and compliant procurement
Stable, Consistent Quality — for uninterrupted production and reliable 99.5% minimum assay
Competitive Pricing — offering strong commercial value for bulk FCL buyers
Flawless Documentation — handling all trade paperwork for smooth port clearance
Preferential Tariff Support — leveraging trade agreements to reduce your import duties
What is Citric Acid Monohydrate, and what is it called locally?
It is citric acid crystallised with one molecule of water. Indian markets call citric acid nimbu ka phool or limbu na phool — literally lemon flower — and it is listed as food additive E330.
What is it used for?
Souring and pH control in soft drinks, juices, jams, sauces, confectionery and canned foods, and outside food in liquid detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and metal cleaning.
Should I buy monohydrate or anhydrous?
Monohydrate suits water-containing products — beverages, syrups, jams, sauces and liquid personal care. Anhydrous suits dry blends, effervescent tablets and low-moisture powders where the water would trigger early reaction.
Can I swap one for the other in my recipe?
Not directly. Monohydrate carries roughly 8% water, so around 8–9% more by weight is needed to deliver the same acid. Recalculate rather than substituting kilogram for kilogram.
Which mesh size should I order?
Fine powder dissolves fastest for liquid dosing; granular grades flow better, dust less and blend more evenly in dry mixes. Specify mesh at the time of enquiry.
How should it be stored, and what is the shelf life?
In sealed bags in a cool, dry place. It is hygroscopic and cakes in humid or warm storage. Caking does not affect assay but makes handling and dosing uneven.
What packing sizes and minimum order quantity do you offer?
25 kg lined bags and 1,000 kg jumbo bags. Export MOQ is 1 FCL.
Which ports and Incoterms do you ship on, and how long does delivery take?
We load from Hazira and Nhava Sheva on EXW, FOB, C&F and CIF terms, typically 3 to 4 weeks, shipping as general cargo.
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