Also known as: Trisodium citrate dihydrate, TSC, E331
CAS 6132-04-3C6H5Na3O7·2H2OEnquire for availability
A buffering and emulsifying salt that also sequesters calcium. Food / USP grade, 30–100 mesh. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
6132-04-3
Formula
C6H5Na3O7·2H2O
Grade
Food / USP grade, 30–100 mesh
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Sodium Citrate is a buffering and emulsifying salt that also sequesters calcium. We carry it within our acidity regulators line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white crystalline granules or powder, in food / USP grade, 30–100 mesh, with an assay of 99.0–100.5%. The CAS number is 6132-04-3 and the molecular formula is C6H5Na3O7·2H2O.
Applications of Sodium Citrate
Typical applications include:
Emulsifying salt in processed cheese and cheese sauce
pH buffering in beverages, jams and dairy drinks
Anticoagulant in blood collection and dialysis solutions
Builder and sequestrant in detergent formulations
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry conditions. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Sodium Citrate in the UAE
Technical specification for Sodium Citrate
CAS No.
6132-04-3
Formula
C6H5Na3O7·2H2O
Appearance
White crystalline granules or powder
Grade
Food / USP grade, 30–100 mesh
Purity / Assay
99.0–100.5%
Assay (dry basis)
99.0–100.5%
pH (5% solution)
7.5–9.0
Loss on drying
10.0–13.0%
Heavy metals
10 ppm max
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry conditions
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Emulsifying salt in processed cheese and cheese sauce
pH buffering in beverages, jams and dairy drinks
Anticoagulant in blood collection and dialysis solutions
Builder and sequestrant in detergent formulations
What packing is Sodium Citrate supplied in?
Sodium Citrate is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Sodium Citrate do you stock?
We supply food / USP grade, 30–100 mesh. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Sodium Citrate outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
