CITROFOL® AI
General information
CITROFOL® AI consists 100 % out of natural materials, citric acid and ethanol, and is used as flavour and carrier for flavours in the food industry. It is also permitted as a processing aid to whip egg whites.
In the personal care industry CITROFOL® AI is used as solvent, diluent and fixative by perfumers. It is well accepted as an active ingredient in deodorants; it inhibits the enzymatic decomposition of sweat components. CITROFOL® AI is a cosmetic raw material approved by ECOCERT GREENLIFE, conform to COSMOS Standard.
In pharmaceutical applications CITROFOL® AI contributes as plasticiser to the performance of enteric-coated tablets.
Specification
CITROFOL® AI is supplied in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) with 1000 kg net weight, in drums with 225 kg net weight and in small drums with 25 kg net content. Other packaging is possible upon request.
Jungbunzlauer CITROFOL® AI has been registered according to REACH Regulation at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in 2013.
Properties
- Derived out of 100 % agrarian raw materials
- Clear liquid, low viscose and odourless
- High boiling point - low volatility
- Excellent compatibility with polar polymers such as acrylics, vinyl resins, ethylen-vinyl acetate and cellulose derivatives
Applications
Industrial Applications
- Adhesives, Sealants
- Fine Chemicals
- Inks, Paints, Coatings
- Metal Surface Treatment
- Paper
- Plastics, Polymers
- Fire protection
Beverages
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated Soft Drinks
- RTD Tea and Coffee
- Sports and Energy Drinks
- Fire protection
Personal Care
- Colour Cosmetics
- Deodorants
- Fragrances
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Fire protection
Pharma
- Emollient
- Plasticiser
- Fire protection
Feed & Pet Food
- Feed
- Pet Food
- Fire protection
Food
- Flavours
- Fire protection
Healthcare
- Medical Devices
- OTC, Food Supplements
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Fire protection
Cleaners & Detergents
- Surface Care
- Fire protection
Legal aspects
We supply CITROFOL® AI in accordance with all major pharmacopoeias and food regulations (USP, FCC, Ph.Eur., EC Directives, etc.) in their latest version.
Many countries have set specific rules concerning the use of additives. We therefore advise to carefully investigate them before use of CITROFOL® AI in your application.
For more information please contact our Technical Service.
