Sodium citrate

Identification:

Chemical Name: Sodium citrate dihydrate

Synonyms: Trisodium citrate dehydrate; Natrium citrat

CAS No.: 6132-04-3(dihydrate); 68-04-2(anhydrous)

Molecular Formula: C6H5 shy;O7Na3.2H2O

E-Code: E331

Properties:

White crystal or crystalline powder and ease to be effloresced. Its crystal water is total lost on 150oC. Decomposed when temperature is too high. It dissolves in water, but not in alcohol.

Specifications:

Assay: 99.0-101.0%

Chloride(Cl-):50 ppm max

Sulfate(SO42-):150 ppm max

Loss on drying: 11.0-13.0%

Heavy metals(Pb): 10 ppm max

Oxalate: 300 ppm max

Alkalinity: Conforms

Application:

Sodium Citrate and Sodium Citrate anhydrous is mainly used to enhance flavor and maintain stability of active ingredients in foods and beverages. In detergent industry, it can replace sodium tripolyphosphate(STPP) as a kind of assistant. It can also be used in fermentation, injection, photography and metal plating.

Packing Storage:

25 kg box/bag/drums;1000 kg big bag.

Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers .