Tripotassium Citrate Anhydrous NEW

Product Name: Tripotassium Citrate Anhydrous
Molecular Formula: C6H5K3O7
Molecular Weight: 306.39 g/mol

1. Product Overview

Tripotassium Citrate Anhydrous is a white crystalline powder, the potassium salt of citric acid in its anhydrous form. It is highly soluble in water and widely used as:

• Food Grade: acidity regulator, buffering agent, potassium supplement, stabilizer in beverages, dairy, confectionery, and nutraceuticals.

• Industrial Grade: buffering agent, chelating agent, in electroplating, detergents, chemical processes, and fermentation.

2. Grades Available

• Food Grade (FCC/USP/EU compliant)

• Industrial Grade

3. Specifications

Food Grade

Industrial Grade

4. Applications

Food Grade:

• Acidity regulator and buffering agent in beverages, dairy, and confectionery.

• Potassium supplement in functional foods and dietary products.

• Stabilizer and chelating agent in nutraceutical formulations.

Industrial Grade:

• Buffering and chelating agent in electroplating, detergents, and chemical processes.

• Used in fermentation industries and water treatment.

• Technical calcium/potassium source in industrial formulations.

5. Packaging

• Food Grade: 25 kg net, polyethylene-lined paper bags or fiber drums.

• Industrial Grade: 25 kg woven bags or jumbo bags (500–1000 kg).

6. Storage & Handling

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.

• Keep container tightly closed.

• Shelf life: 24 months in original sealed packaging.

7. Regulatory Status

• Food Grade:

• Conforms to FCC, USP, and EU food additive regulations.

• GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) for food use.

• Industrial Grade:

• For technical use only; not intended for direct human consumption.