Sodium Citrate 2-hydrate
EP, USP (Tested for Endotoxin & Microbes)
CAS #:
6132-04-3
Molecular Formula:
C6H5Na3O7 . 2H2O
Synonym:
Trisodium citrate · 2H₂O, Trisodium citrate, dihydrate
Molecular Weight:
294.10 g/mol
Overview
Sodium citrate dihydrate is the dihydrate of trisodium citrate. It has a role as an anticoagulant. It contains a sodium citrate. It is used to treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease.
| Characters | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Appearance | |
| Assay | % | 99,0 – 100,5 |
| Identification A, B, C | complies | |
| Appearance of solution | clear and colourless | |
| Tartrate | complies | |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | complies | |
| Water | % | 11,0 – 13,0 |
| Readily carbonisable substances | complies | |
| Chlorides | ppm | max. 50 |
| Sulphates | ppm | max. 150 |
| Heavy metals | ppm | max. 10 |
| Oxalates | % | max. 300 |
| Total aerobic microbial count | cfu/g | max. 100 |
| Total yeasts and moulds count | cfu/g | max. 10 |
| E.coli | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Salmonella | cfu/g | absent in 25g |
| Bacterial endotoxin | IU/g | max. 2,5 |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Sodium Citrate Dihydrate can be kept for at least 2 years if stored under recommended conditions.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Maximum 25°C and 50% relative humidity.
- Industrial Hygiene: Good ventilation required if process creates the formation of dust
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg
