Application
CITRICIDAL is an extremely potent and effective broad spectrum bactericide,
fungicide,
antiviral and antiparasitic compound. CITRICIDAL is environmentally safe
with a low
toxicity to man and animals.
Mode of Activity
Studies indicate that the antimicrobial activity of CITRICIDAL 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.
Boidegradability
CITRICIDAL is biodegradable according to the "Standard Test Methods for
Determining the Anaerobic Biodegradation Potential of Organic Chemicals",
ASTM Standards, Section 11, Water and Environmental Technology, Procedure
E 1196-2, pp. 879-901, 1993.
Uses
Agriculture: Bactericide and fungicide in both pre-harvest and post-harvest
treatment -
range.- 50 ppm to 250 ppm *
Fish & Poultry: Disinfectant for fresh fish and poultry, preservative
for processed fish and poultry - range: 100 ppm to 1000 ppm*
Animal Feed: Mold inhibitor and antiparasitic - range.'50 ppm to 250 ppm*
Food: Preservative and antioxidant- range: lO ppm to 250 pprn*
Cosmetics: Preservative and antimicrobial - range.' 1000 ppm to 10,000 ppm
Water Treatment: Disinfectant for contaminated water - range: 50 ppm to 250 ppm *
Therapeutic: - range: 50 to 200 mg/dose *
Physical Properties
Chemical Description: Diphenol hydroxybenzene complex
Appearance (liquid): Liquid/heavy viscous
Colour (Gardner): 2, Lemon Yellow
Odor: Mild citrus
Specific Gravity (d25 øC): 1.110
Density (Ibs./gal.): 9.5
pH (d25 øC): 2.0 - 3.0
Flash Point (øF): 292
Viscosity (Centistoke): 134.91
Molecular Weight: 565
Solubility: Water, alcohol and organic solvents
* International registrations only
Citricidal Liquid Extract
Grapefruit Extractives 60%
Glycerin-USP 40%
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Total 100%Citricidal Powder Extract
Grapefruit Extractives 50%
Silicon Dioxide-USP 30%
Glycerin-USP 20%
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Total 100%