Product Description

ProductTrisodium citrate
CAS68-04-2 (anhyd) 6132-04-3 (dihydrate) 6858-44-2 (h
FormulaHOC(COONa)(CH2COONa)2 (anhyd.), HOC(COONa)(CH2COONa)2 2H2O (dihydrate)
SynonymTrisodium citrate, Citric acid trisodium salt, Sodium citrate (INCI), Sodium citrate anhydrous, Sodium citrate tertiary, Trisodium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate

Typical Product Specifications

NotesTrisodium citrate uses and applications include: Buffer; sequestrant in metal plating; in photography; builder in detergents, household cleaners, laundry powders; electroplating; electrodeless nickel coating reagent; removal of sulfur dioxide from smelter waste gases; anticoagulant for blood; buffer, pH control agent, emulsifier, sequestrant, stabilizer, flavor enhancer in foods; stabilizer in food packaging; nutrient for cultured buttermilk; chelating agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, pH control agent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals; medicine (diuretic, expectorant); in resinouspolymeric food-contact coatings Suggested storage of Trisodium citrate: Store R.T. FEMA#: 3026; INS331(iii); E331
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionEmulsifier, Stabilizer, Flavor
IndustryCosmetic, Plating, Pharmaceutical, Detergent, Photography, Cleaners, Flavor
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