Sodium Citrate USP Grade

Sodium citrate is a highly functional chemical compound utilized across the medical, culinary, and industrial sectors to regulate acidity, prevent coagulation, and stabilize mixtures.

Medical Uses

• Kidney Stone Prevention: Lowers urine acidity to inhibit the formation of uric acid and calcium oxalate crystals.
• Acidosis Management: Corrects metabolic acidosis by neutralizing excess acid levels within the bloodstream.
• Gastric Neutralization: Functions as a rapid chemical buffer to alleviate high stomach acidity.
• Respiratory Relief: Acts as an expectorant in cough formulations to thin and loosen mucus secretions.

 Food and Culinary Uses

• Cheese Emulsification: Prevents the separation of fats and water, ensuring a perfectly smooth texture in melted cheese sauces.
• Acidity Regulation: Controls and balances tartness levels in carbonated sodas, fruit juices, and gelatin desserts.
• Shelf-Life Extension: Inhibits unwanted oxidation reactions to preserve the freshness and flavor of packaged foods.

 Laboratory and Industrial Uses

• Anticoagulant Agent: Binds to calcium ions in medical collection tubes to prevent blood samples from clotting.
• Water Softening: Chelates calcium and magnesium minerals in commercial detergents to maximize cleaning efficiency in hard water.