| Active Ingredient |
All natural Grapefruit Seed and Pulp Extract (Citrus peel extracts) |
| Description |
Antimicrobial Compound |
| Application |
Citromic® is an extremely potent and effective broad spectrum bactericide, fungicide, antiviral and antiparasitic compound. Citromic® is synthesized from the seeds and pulp of grapefruit. Citromic® is environmentally safe with a low toxicity to man and animals. |
| Mode Of Action |
Studies indicate that the antimicrobial activity of Citromic® is in the cytoplasmic membrane where the uptake of amino acids is prevented and disorganization of the cytoplasmic membrane and leakage of low molecular weight cellular contents. |
| Uses |
Range ppm |
Agriculture: Bactericide and fungicide in both pre-harvest
and post-harvest treatment |
50 to 250 |
| Fish and Poultry: Disinfectant for fresh fish and poultry, preservative for processed fish and poultry |
100 to 1000 |
| Animal Feed: Mold inhibitor and antiparasitic |
50 to 250 |
| Food: Preservative and antioxidant |
10 to 250 |
| Cosmetics: Preservative and antimicrobial |
1000 to 10,000 |
| Water Treatment: Disinfectant for contaminated water |
50 to 250 |
| Therapeutic |
50 to 200 mg/dose |
Citromic® should be handled with care in full strength.
Avoid contact with the eyes and avoid breathing vapors at full strength.
Any direct contact with the skin should be thoroughly rinsed with water.
| Chemical Description |
Diphenol hydroxybenzene complex |
| Appearance (liquid) |
Liquid/Heavy Viscous |
| Color (Gardner) |
2, Lemon Yellow |
| Odor |
Mild citrus |
| Specific Gravity ( d25 íC) |
1.110 |
| Density (lbs./gal.) |
9.6 |
| pH ( d25 Íc) |
2.0 – 3.0 |
| Flash Point (íF) |
292 |
| Viscosity (Centistoke) |
134.91 |
| Molecular Weight |
565 |
| Solubility |
Water, alcohol and organic solvents |
| CITROMIC® PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Citromic® Liquid Extract |
Citromic® Powder Extract |
| Grapefruit Extractives |
60% |
50% |
| Glycerin-USP |
40% |
30% |
| Silicon Dioxide-USP |
NA |
20% |
| Total |
100% |
100% |
Citromic® is considered non-toxic and a non-irritant at dilutions up to 2%. Citromic® is also considered non-corrosive.
| CITROMIC® PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Liquid Extract |
Powder Extract |
| net wt. 50 lbs. |
net wt. 500 lbs. |
net wt. 55 lbs. |
net wt. 110 lbs. |
| gross wt. 53 lbs. |
gross wt. 524 lbs. |
gross wt. 59 lbs. |
gross wt. 117 lbs. |
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