Sodium Citrate Anhydrous
USP (Tested for Endotoxin & Microbes)
CAS #:
68-04-2
Molecular Formula:
C6H5Na3O7
Synonym:
Trinatriumcitrat wasserfrei, Citric acid, trisodium salt
Molecular Weight:
258.07 g/mol
Overview
Sodium Citrate, Anhydrous, USP is used to treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. It is used as a flavorant and preservative. The FCC grade meets the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex indicates and is suitable for all food, beverage and nutritional supplement applications.
| Characters | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white, granular crystals or a white, crystalline powder | |
| Assay | % | 99,0 – 100,5 |
| Identification | complies | |
| Tartrate | complies | |
| Alkalinity | complies | |
| Water (180°C, 18h) | % | max. 1,0 |
| Total aerobic microbial count | cfu/g | max. 100 |
| Total yeasts and moulds count | cfu/g | max. 50 |
| 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 endotoxine | IU/g | max. 2,5 |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Sodium Citrate Anhydrous can be kept for at least 2 years if stored under recommended conditions.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
- Store at room temperature in the original container.
- Store away from incompatible materials.
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg
