Citric Acid Fine Grind (JBL Canada) **Best Citric on Market!!

Citric Acid, Fine Grind

CTFA Name: Citric Acid Anhydrous, Fine
INCI Name: Citric Acid
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada

Particle size: 0.20-0.63mm

Packaging: Bio degradable Bags
Description: White, free flowing very fine particles; almost odorless
Applications: Skincare, Soap Manufacturing, Food

Citric acid is not only an essential ingredient when creating soap bars and liquid soaps, but also an excellent exfoliator and skin brightening ingredient for a variety of skin care products and bath fizzies! Our fine citric acid granules can easily be measured and mixed into your formulas.

What makes JBL citric acid the best citric acid on the market?

Makers will tell you that the quality of your ingredients matter! Having consistent quality, batch to batch, is the best way to get consistently excellent products. That is specifically why we only carry JBL Fine Citric Acid. JBL (Jungbunzlauer) is considered premium standard because of its consistency, purity, quality and formulation reliability. Knowing that every time you purchase citric acid from Shay and Company you’ll receive the same product means you never have to wonder if your formula will turn out. Not all citric acids perform the same.

What is the granule size of citric acid sold at Shay?

The granular size of our citric acid is the 6000 fine. This is a very small particle size, ideal for dissolving so as to not leave chunks or clumps in your products.

What sizes of citric acid can you buy at Shay?

Our citric acid comes in 1-pound biodegradable bags, 5-pound recyclable bags, 25-pound biodegradable bags inside a box, 50-pound bags, 750-pound pallets, and 2000-pound pallets.

What are the ways you can use citric acid?

Citric acid is used in many skincare an soap formulas.

• Often it is used as a pH adjuster
• Bath bombs to add the fizz
• Laundry washing detergent to soften the water,
• Soaps for pH adjusting and chelating properties

How much citric acid do you use to adjust pH?

This really all depends on what the pH is and how far you need to adjust it. A citric acid solution is used to lower the pH in your products. You can use this as your pH adjuster for all kinds of products, including shampoos, conditioner, facial serums, creams, lotions, soap bars, extracts, cleansers, toners, masks, bubble bath, laundry detergent, and more.

You will never add dry citric acid to your formula to adjust the pH; you will always create a solution and add that in small increments to your product until you reach your desired pH. You can add citric acid dry into products like bath bombs, bath soaks, and laundry detergent powder.

How to make a citric acid solution?

You can have varying degrees of strength on this solution; the only key is once you have created the solution you like, make that same solution for every batch. Don’t make a 10% solution one time and then a 20% solution the next as your products will not turn out the same.

To make the citric acid solution simply measure out the amount of water and the amount of citric for your desired percentage of strength. An example is for the 10% solution:

• 10g by weight citric acid
• 90g by weight deionized or distilled water

Simply blend together and mix until the citric acid is completely dissolved.

How do I add the citric acid solution to my formula?

You will blend together your entire formula and test the pH before ever adding the citric acid solution. Test the pH of your product first. You will then add a few drops of the citric acid solution and re-test. It does not take a lot to alter the pH so go slow. Once you’re at the desired pH, allow the product to sit untouched for 5-10 minutes and re-test.

You can then seal up your citric acid solution and use it again. You do not have to make a new solution each time.

Why would I use citric acid in cold process soap?

Citric acid is added to cold process soaps to make them soften on the skin, to rinse cleaner off the skin, to reduce mineral buildup, and to last longer in hard water. When working with citric acid in soap bars you may have to adjust by increasing the amount of lye used. Too much citric acid and not compensating with lye can create very soft bars.

Typical usage levels for soap bars is 0.5-2% of the weight of the oil.

Typical increase in lye is 0.624g of lye for every 1g of citric acid used.

How to add citric acid to my soap bars?

Once you have determined how much citric acid you want to use, then you’ll figure out how much additional lye to use.

1. Measure out your water. Always go by weight not by volume
2. Add in citric acid and mix well to dissolve
3. Slowly add in lye
4. Continue making your soap as normal

Can citric acid speed up trace?

Maybe a small amount but nothing noticeable. Trace is more effected by fragrance, fatty acid profile and amount of lye water used.

You can use citric acid granules to reduce the pH of your handmade soap bars or liquid soap.

Citric acid granules are excellent for combining with sodium bicarbonate and adding to bath bombs, bath fizzies and bath soaks. Citric acid will create a slightly fizzing effect in the water, especially when used with sodium bicarbonate. You can play around with the quantities of each until you get the desired fizziness!

What does citric acid do for skin?

Citric acid works as a mild AHA exfoliator when used in skincare products. It can also help brighten the skin.

Is citric acid good for acne?

Yes, you can use citric acid in acneic skin formulas to help exfoliate the skin and reduce sebum production.

Is citric acid an AHA?

It is a mild AHA. I would incorporate it with other stronger acids, like Lactic Acid, AHA Fruit Enzyme Blend, Keifer Water, or Tartaric Acid.

Can citric acid brighten skin?

Yes, incorporating citric acid into your skincare formulas can help brighten the skin. It is a good ingredient to include in your formulas but should not be used a stand-alone exfoliate or brightening ingredient.

When added to skin care products, like face masks and scrubs, citric acid acts as a natural anti-oxidant, fighting free radicals, works to lighten dark patches, like sun spots and age spots. Try creating a dry scrub and adding citric acid granules to boost the scrubbing effect and help lighten the skin.

Please do some research on the use of citric acid in formulas as we cannot guide you on the process.

What does citric acid do in shampoo?

Citric acid in shampoo works to decrease soap scum and residual product left on the hair; helps to increase lather; works to combat hard water effects.

Is citric acid good for hair?

Citric acid is great for shampoo, conditioners, leave-in masks and treatments. The primary benefit is stabilizing the pH; the secondary benefit is leaving the hair soft and smooth.

Does citric acid help frizz?

Yes, in the fact that proper pH in hair care products helps to flatten the cuticle, boosting shine and reducing frizz. You will add citric acid to hair care products in the same way as you do to soap or skincare. Make the citric acid solution first, then add that solution to your completed formula.

What pH should shampoo be?

4.5-5.5

How much citric acid should I use in conditioner?

0.05-35 max

Is Shay and Company Citric Acid non-GMO?

Citric Acid is manufactured using fermented products. Fermentation raw materials as well as production strains are not genetically modified.

Citric acid is sold in 1-pound biodegradable bags, 5 pound biodegradable bags, 25 pound bags, and 50-pound bags.

Halal Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product is not certified Halal. We declare that to the best of our knowledge the products listed comply with Halal food conditions. The above listed product is produced without animal ingredients or intoxicants. The facility in Oregon handles insect-derived products (Beeswax) products that are considered toxic or harmful to the body (fragrance components in high concentrations; Isopropyl Alcohol). However, care is taken to ensure the products above are handled separately and tools are sanitized to remove any residues from prior usage. The facility maintains a handling environment free from animals, pests, and filth.

Kosher Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product is not certified Kosher. Our production facilities are designed to maintain the integrity of kosher practices. We implement rigorous protocols to prevent cross-contamination with non-kosher products, ensuring that our kosher products are handled and processed in accordance with kosher regulations.

Storage: Air tight container.

Best Used By: See lot specific C of A for expiration date.

Shay and Company is a wholesale supplier of premium cosmetic ingredients for formulators, indie brands, spas, manufacturers, soap makers and beauty brands.