Trisodium Citrate (Sodium Citrate Tribasic)
CAS Number: 68-04-2
Trisodium citrate is a naturally derived, environmentally friendly builder and chelating agent for detergent formulations. It sequesters calcium and magnesium ions, provides mild alkaline buffering, and serves as a phosphate-free alternative builder in eco-labeled products. Its safety profile makes it suitable for food-contact surface cleaners and baby bottle washing products.
Technical Specifications
| assay (%) | ≥99 |
| appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| moisture (%) | ≤0.5 |
| pH (5% solution) | 7.5–9.0 |
| heavy metals as Pb (ppm) | ≤5 |
Applications
- Phosphate-free laundry detergents
- Eco-label dishwashing products
- Food-contact surface cleaners
- Baby bottle and infant product washing
- Alkaline buffer in personal care
Key Features
- Biodegradable and derived from natural citric acid
- Effective phosphate-free builder for eco-label compliance
- GRAS status, safe for food-contact applications
- Mild alkalinity and good buffering capacity
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