CALCIUM CITRATE TETRAHYDRATE POWDER USP FCC

Appearance

Fine white granular powder with characteristic odor

Function

It is commonly used as a food additive, usually as a preservative, but sometimes for flavor. In this sense, it is similar to sodium citrate. Calcium citrate is also used as a water softener because the citrate ions can chelate unwanted metal ions. Calcium citrate is also found in some dietary calcium supplements

Synonyms

Calcium Citrate TH Powder USP FCC; Unical CC-200; Tricalcium Citrate 4 H2O; Calcium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate (3:2) tetrahydrate

Storage

Store at room temperature. Keep container tightly closed away from heat and oxidizing materials.

Packages

250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
20 kg. Bag
25 kg. Bag
25 kg. Fiber Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Food & bev.

Product Class

Buffering agents
preservatives/antimicrobials

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 48580 SUB 3 CLASS 55
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 155.2 øC
Melting Point: N/A
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 570.50 g/mol