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Essentially Natural Citric Acid - Monohydrate

Essentially Natural Citric Acid - Monohydrate

Regular price R 29.00
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INCI: Acidum citricum

Citric Acid (monohydrate) is a natural occurring fruit acid that can be used in DIY home cleaning, cosmetics and personal care products. Citric acid is fully biodegradable and is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent. It’s safe for the planet’s water system, and contains no harsh toxins that would pose a threat to your family’s health.

Interesting reading: Quick Guide To Preservatives

Sizes: 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg or 20kg.

This product is certified: Vegan, Food Grade, and Beauty Without Cruelty.

  • If making bath bombs and/or fizz balls you will find citric acid anhydrous easier to to use than monohydrate
  • Can be used in DIY cosmetics and personal care products to delay discolouration and to retain vitamin content
  • Citric acid is fully biodegradable and is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent
  • Citric acid is effective at killing bacteria, mould, and mildew
  • It cleans away hard water marks, calcium deposits, soap scum, limescale and even rust
  • Though not a preservative, citric acid does help to boost the efficacy of your preservative

Citric acid (Acidum citricum) - monohydrate

SDS available for download here

COA available for download here

Note: A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document sharing the outcomes of a scientific test. It helps us verify that a product meets the specified standards. These tests are conducted on product batches, so slight variations in results between different batches are normal. If the batch number on this COA doesn't match the one on the product you bought from us, please get in touch with us. This is just one recent instance. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

  • Don't add too much citric acid to hair products like shampoos, as it can change (ighten) your hair colour.
  • Keep well sealed and store away from children, animals, moisture, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.
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Natur.etc
Excellent

The only citric acid I use in my natural dishwasher powder.

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Cleo Sahdeo

Thank you EN for always delivering on quality. I used them prior in my bath bombs and now in ph buffers,you guys never cease to amazed me:)

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Amanda Langeveldt
CITRIC ACID

Been purchasing from Essentially Natural for a while now, and never disappointed.

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Michelle A.
Use in my dishwasher powder

Nice packaging, works like it should 😊

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Géne S.
Perfect!

This is a an excellent quality product which I use as an ingredient to make my dishwasher powder. It comes out perfectly every time!