SODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE

Sodium citrate consists of colourless crystals, with a salty taste and barely perceptible odour.

Along with Sodium Citrate it is also known as Trisodium Citrate, Citrosodine and Trisodium Salt.

Monarch Chemical's sodium citrate products are non-toxic and fully biodegradable. Our sodium citrate is chemically stable if stored at ambient temperatures.

Sodium Citrate Product Information and Characteristics

Sodium Citrate is manufactured when making citric acid and is used:

In photography, soft drinks, and foods as it buffers PH levels to control acidity
in substances
Stabilises colours, tastes, flavours and vitamins
As a preservative to many foods and beverages
To provide solubility in many products (but is not soluble in alcohol)
As a sequestering agent when sodium citrate attaches to calcium ions in water to stop
lime scale interfering with soaps and detergents.

Sodium citrate is also used in the medical industry as a chelator depressing calcium ions in urinary tract and blood (aiding anti-coagulation), and as an antacid frequently before anaesthesia.

Sodium Citrate Product Application

Sodium Citrate is commonly used across the following industries:

Food/ Beverage applications
Detergent applications
Pharmaceutical applications
Cosmetic/ Personal Care applications
Industrial applications
Photography applications

Sodium Citrate Product Quality and Technical Details

CAS Registry Number: [6132-04-3]
EINEC: 200-675-3
Chemical Formula: C₆H₅Na₃O_7.H₂0
Chemical Name: 2-Hydroxy-1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid Trisodium Salt.

Further Information

Transport: Sodium citrate is not considered to be hazardous for transport.
UN Number: N/A
Hazard Symbols: Irritant
Pharmaceutical: BP/ USP
Food: Food Chemicals Codex
E-number: E331

Products supplied in accordance with following:

Halal foods
Kosher foods
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)

Sodium Citrate Product Packaging

Monarch supply 25kg bags made from 3 ply kraft paper with a poly-ethylene liner. Our Pallet size is (Width) 1100mm x (Depth) 1100mm x (Height) 1000mm, with a quantity of 44 x 25kg bags totalling 1100 kg.

This product is also available in 500kg or 1000kg poly-propylene woven bags, on special order.