Sodium Citrate CAS#:68-04-2
Powerful Buffering & Chelating Capacity: White crystalline organic salt with excellent chelating, buffering and emulsifying performance, adjustable pH control ability, effective for stabilizing formula, sequestering metal ions and improving system stability of finished products.
Excellent Chemical Inertness & Compatibility Property: Chemically stable under normal temperature, compatible with food, cosmetic, detergent and water treatment systems; easy to dissolve and prepare different particle grades for industrial use.
Stable Crystal Form for Convenient Transport: White crystal or crystalline powder with uniform texture, stable under sealed storage, easy to weigh, transport and automatic feeding.
Sodium Citrate is a high-demand basic organic raw material, with low irritation and wide coverage of industrial application scenarios.
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | Decomposes above 150 ℃ |
| Density | 1.85~1.86 g/cm³ |
| Storage temp | Sealed dry cool warehouse, strictly isolated from strong oxidants |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Form | Crystal / crystalline powder |
| Color | Pure white |
| Odor | Odorless, slight salty taste |
| PH Value | 7.5~9.0 (aqueous suspension), weak alkaline |
| Hygroscopicity | Slightly hygroscopic |
| Stability | Stable in airtight packaging; decomposes at high temperature |
| EINECS No. | 200-675-3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 68-04-2 |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Hazard Codes | Not applicable |
| Risk Statements | R36 |
| Safety Statements | S22; S26 |
| UN Number | Not regulated |
| Hazard Class | Not dangerous goods |
| Packing Group | Not applicable |
| Flammability | Non-flammable |
| HS Code | 29181500 |
Main applications: Food acidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifier, chelating agent for detergent, cosmetic additive, blood anticoagulant, water treatment agent, electroplating additive, pharmaceutical excipient.
