Sodium Citrate
White crystalline powder · CAS 6132-04-3
DocumentsSpec sheet (PDF, 33 KB)Safety Data Sheet (PDF, 82 KB)
Overview
Sodium Citrate (CAS 6132-04-3) is one of the specialty chemicals products Suraj Chemicals supplies to industrial, institutional and manufacturing buyers across India from our Chennai base. It is commonly used for buffering and chelating agent in water treatment; metal cleaning and electroplating formulations; detergent builder (phosphate-free formulations), among other applications in the specialty chemicals category. We pack Sodium Citrate in 25 kg bags, and can arrange bulk, drum or tanker quantities for larger requirements — full characteristics, applications and downloadable documentation are below, or you can request a quote directly.
Specification Sheet — Characteristics
Download Specification Sheet (PDF)| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Description | White crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | NMT 3 ppm |
| Moisture | NMT 13.0% |
| Purity (Dry Basis) | Min 99.0% |
These values come from our own lab test on Sodium Citrate. They vary slightly from batch to batch, so ask for a current certificate of analysis with your order.
Origin
- Imported – China
A certificate of analysis is supplied with every batch.
Applications
- Buffering and chelating agent in water treatment
- Metal cleaning and electroplating formulations
- Detergent builder (phosphate-free formulations)
- Industrial and technical-grade processing aid
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sodium Citrate?
Sodium Citrate is supplied by Suraj Chemicals as white crystalline powder, identified by CAS number 6132-04-3. It falls under our Specialty Chemicals range — see the Specification Sheet table above for its full characteristics.
What is Sodium Citrate used for?
Typical applications include: Buffering and chelating agent in water treatment; Metal cleaning and electroplating formulations; Detergent builder (phosphate-free formulations); Industrial and technical-grade processing aid.
How should Sodium Citrate be stored and handled?
Store in a dry, covered area.
What packaging and pack sizes does Suraj Chemicals supply Sodium Citrate in?
25 kg bags. Contact us if you need a different pack size, or a bulk/tanker quantity.
What is the shelf life of Sodium Citrate?
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.
Is Sodium Citrate hazardous to handle?
The Safety Data Sheet for Sodium Citrate does not classify it as hazardous under GHS. It is still an industrial chemical, so use normal good practice — avoid unnecessary dust, skin and eye contact, store as advised above, and download the Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in the sidebar above for full GHS hazard, handling and PPE details.
Is a Specification Sheet, TDS or MSDS available for Sodium Citrate?
Yes. a downloadable Specification Sheet (PDF) with full characteristics and specifications is available above, and a downloadable Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for Sodium Citrate is also available above.
Can I get a sample or discuss order quantity for Sodium Citrate?
Yes. use the Request Price & Availability button or WhatsApp us with your required quantity, and our team will confirm pricing, minimum order quantity, sample availability and delivery timelines for Sodium Citrate.
Actual packaging as supplied by Suraj Chemicals
CAS Number
6132-04-3
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Packaging
25 kg bags
Storage & Handling
Store in a dry, covered area.
Shelf Life
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.