Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012Show full title
Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)
E 380 TRIAMMONIUM CITRATEU.K.
| Synonyms | Tribasic ammonium citrate |
| Definition |
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| Einecs | 222-394-5 |
| Chemical name | Triammonium salt of 2-hydroxypropan-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid |
| Chemical formula | C6H17N3O7 |
| Molecular weight | 243,22 |
| Assay | Content not less than 97,0 % |
| Description | White to off-white crystals or powder |
| Identification |
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| Test for ammonium | Passes test |
| Test for citrate | Passes test |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Purity |
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| Oxalate | Not more than 0,04 % (as oxalic acid) |
| Arsenic | Not more than 3 mg/kg |
| Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
