BASF
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Ingredient Profile
Citrate salt for buffering, pH control, and mild chelation support in aqueous systems.
INCI Name: Sodium Citrate
CAS Number: 6132-04-3
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: C6H5Na3O7
Ionic Type: Ionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: N/A
Sodium Citrate is an industrial ingredient used for buffering salt, ph-control aid, and chelation support ingredient. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Sodium Citrate is used in practical industrial formulations where buffering salt, ph-control aid, and chelation support ingredient. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 0.05-5% depending on buffer capacity and pH target.
Solubility: Water soluble
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Buffering salt, pH-control aid, and chelation support ingredient.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Assay | 98 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Water soluble | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | 7 - 9 | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Molecular Weight | 258.06 - 294.1 | g/mol | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Moisture Content | Hydrate level supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Hard Water
status: compatible | Can support sequestration of metal ions.
Water
status: compatible | Water soluble.
Acids
status: compatible | Used with citric acid in buffer systems.
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Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.