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Sodium Citrate IP
Abstract
Sodium Citrate also known as trisodium citrate is one of the three sodium salts of citric acid that has a saline, mildly tart flavor. It appears in the anhydrous, dehydrate and pentahydrate forms.
Use/Application
Sodium Citrate is used mainly as a food additive and has the E number E331. It is used as a flavoring agent in ice creams, jams, sweets, milk powder, processed cheeses, carbonated beverages and wine. It is also used as a buffering agent and an acidity regulator in gelatin desserts, medically as an anticoagulant and as an osmotic laxative and in boiler descaling.
Identity
Chemical Name: Sodium Citrate
Synonyms: Trisodium Citrate
Mol. Formula: C6H5Na3O7.2H2O
Mol. Weight: 294.10 g/mol
CAS No.: 6132-04-3
General Specifications
| Test……. | Specification…….IP |
| Appearance | White, granular crystals or a white, crystalline powder; odorless; slightly deliquescent in moist air. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
| Acidity or alkalinity | Passes test |
| Arsenic | Maximum 2ppm |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 10ppm |
| Chlorides | Maximum 100ppm |
| Oxalate | Maximum 300ppm as anhydrous oxalic acid |
| Sulphates | Maximum 150ppm |
| Tartrates | Passes test |
| Readily carbonizable substances | Passes test |
| Assay | Not less than 99% and not more than 101% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.
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