PRODUCT BULLETIN

CITRIC ACID
Citric Acid is a commercial chemical used to reduce pH, precipitate soluble calcium and sequester iron. Citric
Acid is an organic acid and is less reactive than sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, there by being somewhat safer to
handle.

Typical Physical Properties

Physical appearance White granules

Specific gravity 1.542

Application

Citric Acid is used to reduce pH and remove calcium when treating cement contamination. When formulating
polymer fluids, or other xanthan-containing systems in oilfield waters with soluble iron contents above
40mb/l, it is the pH to 4.0 to 5.0 range, to sequester the iron and prevent fish-eyes. Pretreatment will prevent
crosslinking and excess gelation of the polymer system.

Advantages

• Widely available, multifunctional acid.

• Reduces pH and removes calcium to pretreat or remedy cement contamination.
• Sequesters soluble iron to prevent polymer crosslinking.
• As compared to alternative acids, less reactive and safer to handle.

Toxicity and Handling

Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions as described in
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Packing and Storage

Citric Acid is packaged in a 25 kg (55.1 lb), multi-wall paper sack.

Store in a dry area away from water and alkaline materials. Once opened it should be used immediately. It is
reactive and can be corrosive to certain materials.

This information is supplied solely for informational purposes and IDEC makes no guarantees or warranties, either
expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy and use of this data. All product warranties and guarantees shall be
governed by the IDEC Standard Terms of Sale.