Citric Acid
chemical
formula: H3C6H5O7
( powder )
Citric Acid is frequently used
as a buffer to control the PH in a variety of chemical mixtures. It also
has the ability to chelate (lock on to) metals in solution. The tart taste
found in some fruits is caused by Citric Acid. It can be used to make
other Citrates, such as Ferric Ammonium Citrate, which is used in
Blueprint paper.
MSDS
( Material Safety Data Sheet )