Sodium Citrate
Allzone Trading supplies sodium citrate to manufacturers, formulators and industrial buyers in Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Sodium citrate is a buffering agent and mild chelant used to stabilise pH in water-based formulations. Grade, physical form and documentation are confirmed against supplier technical data sheets at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Sodium Citrate
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- pH adjustment of cosmetic and cleaning formulations · Neutralisation of carbomer and acrylate thickeners · Chelation of metal ions in water-based systems
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation against the supplier specification
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Grade confirmed at quotation
Grade, physical form and specification are quoted and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet before any order is placed.
Typical applications
- pH adjustment of cosmetic and cleaning formulations
- Neutralisation of carbomer and acrylate thickeners
- Chelation of metal ions in water-based systems
- Stability and clarity support in surfactant systems
- Buffering systems in personal care products
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Cosmetic, home care and industrial grades handled as separate specifications
- Grade, physical form and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from sample lots to container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Sodium citrate (trisodium citrate) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS (dihydrate)
- 6132-04-3
- EC / EINECS
- 200-675-3
- Food additive number
- E331 / INS 331
- Chemical formula
- Na3C6H5O7
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Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Sodium citrate (trisodium citrate) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Sodium citrate is the buffering counterpart to citric acid: it holds pH steady, sequesters calcium and acts as the emulsifying salt that lets processed cheese melt smoothly. Quebec and Ontario dairy processing is its largest Canadian food outlet, alongside beverage manufacturers who use it to control acid bite. Compendial grades are also bought by the Greater Toronto Area supplement and healthcare-product sector.
Primary uses
- Buffering pH in beverages, dairy and confectionery
- Acting as an emulsifying salt in processed cheese
- Sequestering calcium to protect protein stability
- Serving as a buffer and stabiliser in pharmaceutical and supplement formats
Applications
- Processed cheese, cheese sauce and analogue systems
- Dairy beverages, cream and evaporated milk stability
- Carbonated and sports beverages
- Confectionery and gelling systems
- Pharmaceutical and supplement buffering
Advantages
- Effective buffering that resists pH drift through processing
- Improves protein stability in heat-treated dairy systems
- Neutral flavour contribution compared with mineral buffering salts
- Widely accepted across food and compendial standards when the grade is specified
Limitations to consider
- Adds sodium, which conflicts with reduction targets in some products
- Hydrate form affects dosing weight and is easy to overlook when comparing offers
- Not a preservative and gives no antimicrobial protection
- Excess use can produce soapy or salty notes
How to choose the right grade
- State the hydrate form and correct dosage accordingly
- Set particle size for your dry-blending or dissolving equipment
- Confirm compendial reference where the use is pharmaceutical or supplement
- Model the acid/buffer pair rather than specifying the salt alone
Typical grades
- Food grade dihydrate fine
- Food grade dihydrate granular
- Anhydrous grade
- Compendial-referenced grade
Comparable materials — how Sodium citrate (trisodium citrate) sits against alternatives
- Potassium citrate — sodium-reduction alternative
- Disodium phosphate — classic emulsifying salt with different melt behaviour
- Sodium lactate — buffering with humectancy
- Sodium bicarbonate — simple alkalinity without sequestration
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Sodium citrate (trisodium citrate)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Hydrate form and assay
- Particle size and bulk density
- Heavy metals, chloride and sulphate limits
- Grade family and compendial reference
- Documentation and certification statements required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from strong odours
- Keep food, feed and technical grades physically segregated
- Rotate stock and re-close partial bags immediately after use
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for sodium-citrate-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Hydrate form
- Particle size
- Exact specification is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Technical & procurement detail
Where sodium citrate is used+
Sodium citrate is a buffering agent and mild chelant used to stabilise pH in water-based formulations. Allzone reviews the intended formulation or process with the supplier before quoting so the correct grade is offered.
Formulation grades are quoted separately+
Personal care, home care and industrial grades of the same chemistry are treated as distinct specifications and are not presented as interchangeable. State the finished product type, use level and pH range in your enquiry so the correct grade is reviewed with the supplier.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, active content, particle size, moisture, origin, certification, regulatory approval, packaging or price values. Grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets and safety data sheets before an order is placed.
Frequently asked questions
What grade of sodium citrate do you supply?+
The grade and specification are confirmed at quotation against the supplier technical data sheet. No purity, specification or certification value is published in advance.
Can I request a technical data sheet and a safety data sheet?+
Yes. Both the supplier technical data sheet and the safety data sheet for the quoted grade are provided on request and should be reviewed before purchase and use.
Do you deliver sodium citrate across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
What quantities can you supply?+
Quantities are reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to container loads.
Technical knowledge for Sodium Citrate Supplier — Ontario & Canada
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Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Sodium Citrate by the same plants.
Citric Acid Anhydrous & Monohydrate
Organic acid / acidulant — carbonated and still beverages — acidity regulator
Acetic Acid
Organic acid / acidulant — pH adjustment in process water and formulations
Phosphoric Acid
Mineral acid — acidification and pH control in process streams
Need a quote on Sodium Citrate?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.