Trisodium Citrate
Trisodium citrate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula Na3C6H5O7. It is sometimes referred to simply as “sodium citrate”, though sodium citrate can refer to any of the three sodium salts of citric acid. It possesses a saline, mildly tart flavor, and is a mild alkali. It is white, odorless, and has a pH of 7.5-9.0.
Trisodium Citrate
Used as an antioxidant and preservative in food processing to prevent oxidation and discoloration in meats, fruits, and beverages; enhances color stability in cured meats and acts as a curing accelerator; in pharmaceuticals as a stabilizer; in cosmetics for anti-aging formulations; in water treatment as a chelating agent.
Low toxicity, GRAS by FDA; may cause mild irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; avoid contact with strong oxidizers or acids. Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by FDA for food use; handle with gloves and goggles; incompatible with metals, may corrode some surfaces; no significant fire hazard but use water spray or CO2 for fires; thermal decomposition can release irritating gases.
Supplied in 250g or 500g containers for laboratory use, or bulk in fiber drums; rinse triply for recycling or puncture for sanitary landfill disposal per Thermo Fisher Scientific guidelines.
