Description
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Potassium Citrate |
| Chemical Formula | K₃C₆H₅O₇ |
| CAS Number | 866-84-2 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Molecular Weight | 306.39 g/mol |
| Purity | ≥ 99% (Food / Pharmaceutical / Industrial Grade) |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
| pH | ~7.5–9.0 (aqueous solution) |
| Density | ~1.98 g/cm³ |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags or drums |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly sealed containers away from moisture and incompatible materials. |
Uses
Potassium Citrate is widely used across multiple industries, including:
- Food and beverage buffering and acidity regulation (food-grade).
- Pharmaceutical formulations as an alkalizing agent.
- Dietary supplements for electrolyte balance (controlled use).
- Water treatment for pH adjustment and stabilization.
- Industrial cleaning and formulation applications.
- Laboratory reagent in analytical chemistry.
- Beverage industry for taste stabilization and acidity control.
- Chemical manufacturing as a buffering and chelating agent.
- Medical applications for urinary alkalization (regulated use).
- Cosmetic and personal care product formulations.
Benefits
- Effective pH buffering and stabilization agent.
- Highly soluble for fast and uniform dispersion.
- Supports electrolyte balance in pharmaceutical applications.
- Improves product stability and shelf life in formulations.
- Versatile across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
- Mild and safe profile compared to strong alkalis.
- Enhances taste and stability in beverage applications.
- Compatible with a wide range of formulation systems.
- Cost-effective multifunctional additive.
- Widely accepted in regulated food and pharma industries.
Safety Information
- Wear appropriate PPE including gloves and safety goggles during handling.
- Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with eyes.
- Use in well-ventilated areas to minimize dust exposure.
- Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry area away from moisture.
- Avoid contamination with strong acids or incompatible reactive substances.
- In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention if irritation persists.
- In case of skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
- If inhaled, move to fresh air and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
- Clean spills carefully to avoid dust dispersion.
- Always consult the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storage, or transport.

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