Central & Western (India) Chemicals

Citric Acid is a weak organic acid naturally found in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes.
Chemically, it is known as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propane tricarboxylic acid, with the molecular formula C₆H₈O₇.
It appears as colorless, odorless crystals or a white crystalline powder with a strong acidic taste.

Citric Acid is widely used in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications due to its acidifying, chelating, and preservative properties.
It is available in anhydrous and monohydrate forms.

Chemical Properties:

 

• Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O₇

• Molecular Weight: 192.12 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water and alcohol

• pH (1% solution): 2.2 – 2.5

• Odor: Odorless

• Taste: Strongly acidic

Key Features:

• Excellent acidulant and flavor enhancer

• Effective pH regulator and preservative

• Strong chelating agent for metal ions

• Non-toxic and biodegradable

Uses of Citric Acid: 1. Food & Beverage Industry

• Used as a flavoring and acidifying agent in soft drinks, candies, jams, and jellies.

• Acts as a preservative to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage.

• Maintains stability and color in processed foods.

2. Pharmaceutical Industry

• Used to adjust pH in medicines and syrups.

• Serves as an effervescent agent in tablets and powders.

• Enhances absorption of minerals and stabilizes active ingredients.

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Acts as a pH balancer in creams, shampoos, and lotions.

• Used in skin care products for gentle exfoliation and brightness.

• Functions as a natural preservative.

4. Cleaning & Detergent Industry

• Used as a chelating agent to remove limescale, rust, and mineral deposits.

• Key ingredient in dishwashing liquids, toilet cleaners, and descalers.

• Eco-friendly alternative to harsh inorganic acids.

5. Industrial Applications

• Used in textile dyeing, metal cleaning, and electroplating.

• Serves as a buffering agent in chemical formulations.

Acid Slurry, also known as LABSA (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid), is a dark brown to viscous liquid produced by sulfonation of linear alkyl benzene with sulfuric acid or oleum.
It is an anionic surfactant, meaning it helps reduce surface tension and enables effective cleaning and foaming.
It is one of the main raw materials used in detergents, cleaning agents, and personal care products.
Physical Properties:

• Appearance: Brown or dark amber viscous liquid

• Solubility: Completely soluble in water

• pH (1% solution): 2 – 3

• Active matter: 90 ± 1%

• Free acid (as H₂SO₄): 6–7%

Uses of Acid Slurry (LABSA):

1. Detergent Industry:

   • Primary raw material for making liquid detergents, washing powders, and cake soaps.

   • Provides excellent foaming, wetting, and cleaning power.

2. Household Cleaners:

   • Used in toilet cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and floor cleaners for grease and stain removal.

3. Textile Industry:

   • Acts as a wetting and emulsifying agent in textile processing and dyeing.

4. Personal Care Products:

   • Used in small quantities in shampoos and hand washes for foaming and cleansing.

5. Industrial Cleaners:

   • Used in degreasing and industrial cleaning formulations due to its high detergency.

Bleaching powder, also known as calcium hypochlorite, is a white or pale yellowish powder with a strong chlorine-like smell. Its chemical formula is Ca(OCl)₂. It is widely used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent.

Chemical Composition:

Bleaching powder is primarily composed of:

• Calcium hypochlorite [Ca(OCl)₂]

• Calcium chloride [CaCl₂]

• Calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)₂]

• Small amounts of calcium carbonate [CaCO₃]

It is produced by passing chlorine gas over dry slaked lime (calcium hydroxide).

Physical Properties:

• Appearance: White or light yellow powder

• Odor: Pungent, similar to chlorine

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

• Stability: Unstable when exposed to air and moisture; decomposes to release chlorine gas

Uses of Bleaching Powder:

 

1. Disinfectant: Used for disinfecting drinking water, wells, and sewage.

2. Bleaching Agent: Commonly used in the textile and paper industries for bleaching cotton, linen, and wood pulp.

3. Oxidizing Agent: Used in chemical industries for oxidation reactions.

4. Sanitizer: Used in homes, hospitals, and public places for surface disinfection.

5. Deodorizing Agent: Used to remove foul odors in drains and toilets.

Product Specification Sheet

Product Name:
CWIC Animal Mineral Feed Supplement

Manufacturer:
CWIC, Pune
Established: 1983

1. Product Description:

CWIC Animal Mineral Feed Supplement is a scientifically formulated blend of essential minerals and trace elements designed to support optimal growth, reproduction, milk production, and overall health in livestock. Suitable for dairy cattle, buffaloes, goats, and other farm animals.

Benefits:

 

• Improves milk yield and quality

• Enhances reproductive efficiency

• Supports bone development and skeletal strength

• Boosts immunity and overall health

• Prevents mineral deficiency diseases like milk fever, rickets, etc.

• Product Name: CALMIN Cattle Mineral Mixture

• Main Ingredients: The mixture contains essential minerals, including Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Iodine, Copper, Manganese, Cobalt, Zinc, and others like Bypass Methionine and Pre & Pro Biotics.

• Dosage:

  • For Cow/Buffalo: 100 grams per day or 5 gm per liter of milk/food fed.

  • For Calf: 25 grams per day.

• Packaging: Available in 25 kg, 5 kg, 2kg and 1 kg packs.

Uses:

1. Provides essential minerals in a balanced form for cattle.

2. Boosts milk production by improving cattle health.

3. Increases immunity, making cattle more resilient to diseases.

4. Supports better reproduction and overall fertility.

Mineral Composition (per 100 grams):

• Calcium: 22 g

• Phosphorus: 12g

• Magnesium: 5g

• Iron: 0.4g

• Iodine: 0.0026g

• Copper: 0.1g

• Manganese :0.12g

• Cobalt :0.012g

• Zinc: 0.81g

• Bypass Methionine: 0.1g

• Pre & Pro Biotics: 0.1g

The product is aimed at enhancing the health and productivity of livestock, particularly dairy cows and buffaloes.

it is use in animal feed & industrial use.Limestone powder (LSP) is a fine material results from grinding the limestone rocks. LSP has been used in many countries around the world as a cheap locally available material “Filler” in cement, concrete, block or mortar applications.

Central & Western India Chemicals is rapidly growing Organization. We have been catering to a wide range of customers for their requirement of various chemicals since 1980. CWIC has achieved consistent growth, qualitatively & quantitatively to emerge as the leader in industrial chemicals. Our core competencies are water treatment chemicals, industial chemicals, effulent treatment chemicals, industrial chemicals, minerals, lime products, boiler water treatment chemicals, cooling tower water treatment chemicals, general chemicals, laboratory chemicals, poultry & cattle fed supplements, animal feed supplements, cleaning chemicals, indusrial cleaning products, hygenic products and building materials. From the very inception our focus has remained on customer need. We have highly educated staff to give prompt response to our customers.

Calcium oxide, commonly known as quicklime or burnt lime, is a white or grayish-white hard, crystalline substance supplied in lump form. It has the chemical formula CaO and is a widely used chemical compound in industries, agriculture, and construction.

Chemical Composition:

• Formula: CaO

• Composed of calcium (Ca²⁺) and oxide (O²⁻) ions

• It is a basic oxide and reacts vigorously with water.

Physical Properties:

• Appearance: White or off-white hard lumps

• Odor: Odorless

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, but reacts exothermically

• Melting Point: ~2,572°C

• Boiling Point: ~2,850°C

• Density: ~3.34 g/cm³

• Texture: Rough, hard

Uses of Calcium Oxide (Lumps):

1. Construction Industry:

   • Used to make mortar, plaster, and cement.

   • For soil stabilization in road construction.

2. Steel & Metallurgical Industry:

   • Acts as a flux to remove impurities like silica and phosphorus during metal refining.

3. Chemical Industry:

   • Used in the production of calcium hydroxide, bleaching powder, and other calcium compounds.

4. Environmental Use:

   • Used in flue gas treatment to remove sulfur dioxide (SO₂).

   • Treats acidic soil in agriculture (acts as a liming agent).

5. Water Treatment:

   • Used to soften water by removing hardness-causing ions.