Product Description

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid widely used as a food additive, buffering agent, emulsifier, and acidity regulator. It provides excellent pH control, flavor stabilization, and metal ion chelation in various food and industrial formulations.

Due to its mild alkaline properties and high solubility, Sodium Citrate is commonly applied in beverages, dairy products, processed foods, and pharmaceutical formulations.

Chemical & Physical Properties

• ✓ Chemical Name: Sodium Citrate

• ✓ CAS Number: 6132-04-3

• ✓ Molecular Formula: C₆H₅Na₃O₇·2H₂O

• ✓ Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules

• ✓ Odor: Odorless

• ✓ Taste: Slightly saline and mildly alkaline

• ✓ Solubility: Freely soluble in water

• ✓ pH (5% solution): ~7.5–9.0

• ✓ Bulk Density: ~0.8–1.0 g/cm³

• ✓ Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions

• ✓ Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended storage

Typical Specifications

• ✓ Assay: ≥ 99.0%

• ✓ Loss on Drying: ≤ 11–13%

• ✓ Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.05%

• ✓ Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.01%

• ✓ Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm

• ✓ Appearance: White crystalline powder

Applications

• ✓ Food additives: acidity regulator, emulsifier, and stabilizer in beverages, dairy products, and processed foods

• ✓ Beverages: buffering agent to control acidity and enhance flavor stability

• ✓ Dairy processing: emulsifying salt for processed cheese products

• ✓ Pharmaceutical: anticoagulant and buffering agent in medical formulations

• ✓ Industrial: cleaning agents, detergents, and water treatment formulations

Features & Benefits

• ✅ Excellent buffering capacity for pH control in food systems

• ✅ Improves flavor stability and product shelf life

• ✅ High solubility for easy formulation in liquid products

• ✅ Multifunctional additive acting as emulsifier and stabilizer

• ✅ Safe and widely approved for food and pharmaceutical applications

• ✅ Stable quality suitable for industrial-scale production

• ✅ Reliable bulk supply for global food manufacturers

• ✅ Easy handling and storage in powder form

Packaging & Storage

• ✅ Packaging: 25 kg bags, 500 kg or 1000 kg jumbo bags, customized packaging available

• ✅ Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Quality & Documentation

Attachments
Download COA and TDS for detailed specifications and purity.

COA - USP40 - Sodium Citrate - 20123001.pdf

TDS - Sodium citrate .pdf

Please contact us for the latest documents or customized specifications.

Supplier Information

We supply Sodium Citrate to global markets including the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Stable supply, strict quality control, and professional export service.

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