Determination of Citric Acid in Cleaning Products: Efficacy and Safety

Determination of Citric Acid in Cleaning Products

What is Citric Acid and Why is it Used in Cleaning Products?

Citric acid is an acidic compound found naturally in fruits and vegetables and is often found in high concentrations in citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges. In cleaning products, citric acid is widely used for the following properties:

1. Dissolving Limescale and Mineral Deposits: Citric acid dissolves limescale and mineral deposits, especially those caused by the hardness of water. This helps to remove stains that occur on surfaces such as toilets, sinks and shower heads.
2. Rust Dissolving: Thanks to its ability to dissolve rust and oxidation products, it helps to clean metal surfaces.
3. pH Regulator : Citric acid balances the pH level of cleaning products, increasing the effectiveness of the product formulation and its compatibility with the skin.
4. Antibacterial Effect: Thanks to its acidic properties, citric acid inhibits the growth of some microorganisms, increasing the germ-killing capacity of cleaning products.

In cleaning processes, citric acid is used as an alternative to bleach for whitening and disinfection. Citric acid is a bleach, degreaser, mild descaler, antibacterial and antifungal. It is used as a natural cleaning product as well as in many cleaning products.

Why Determination of Citric Acid in Cleaning Products?

Citric acid determination is carried out to ensure the effectiveness and safety of cleaning products. The main reasons for this are as follows:

1. Evaluation of Product Performance: Whether citric acid is effectively present in cleaning products directly affects the performance of the product. An adequate amount of citric acid increases the cleaning power.
2. Ensuring Correct Formulation: The amount of citric acid used in cleaning products is critical to the pH level, effectiveness and safe use of the product. Excessive or insufficient citric acid can negatively affect both the effectiveness and safety of the product.
3. Chemical Safety and User Protection: The correct amount of citric acid helps prevent harmful effects of cleaning products in contact with the skin, respiratory tract or eyes. Otherwise, the high acidic content may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
4. Meeting Product Standards: To meet quality standards and regulations for cleaning products, it is necessary to determine the amount of citric acid. This is to ensure that products are safe and effective, especially in commercially available cleaning products.

Cleaning products containing citric acid should not be used or should be used in moderation;

• Marble surface
• Copper and brass products
• Flooring
• Wood surfaces
• Electronic products

Cleaning products containing citric acid as an active ingredient are widely used. Citric acid in cleaning products can be analyzed in terms of effectiveness and quantity. Whether the amount of citric acid in cleaning products is sufficient or whether it is effective can be checked and its suitability can be questioned. At the same time, Citric Acid Determination can be performed to verify label information.

Nanolab Laboratories Group continues to provide services within the scope of Citric Acid Determination in Cleaning Products. We also provide services in Active Ingredient Tests.

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