Food Grade Sodium Citrate Crystals
Crystalline food grade sodium citrate provides excellent solubility for beverage applications, classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as the pure sodium salt. Used in soft drinks, powdered mixes, and dairy processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-dissolved in syrup concentrates
Beverage base preparations containing sodium citrate classify under food preparations.
If crystals with anti-dusting agent
Anti-dusting additives exceeding safety/identification limits create preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• GRAS affirmation required; reference 21 CFR 184.1193 for regulatory status
• Crystal size affects dissolution rate; document for food tech specifications
• Kosher/Halal certification increasingly required for food import markets
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Sodium Citrate Dihydrate USP
Sodium citrate dihydrate is the hydrated form of trisodium citrate (C6H5Na3O7·2H2O), a sodium salt of citric acid classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as a salt of citric acid with alcohol function. It is widely used as a pharmaceutical buffering agent and anticoagulant in blood collection tubes.
Trisodium Citrate Powder BP
Trisodium citrate BP grade is a high-purity sodium salt of citric acid used in European pharmacopeia standards, falling under HTS 2918.15.1000 due to its classification as a citric acid salt. This fine white powder serves as a pH regulator in injectable formulations and effervescent tablets.
Pharma Grade Sodium Citrate Granules
Granular sodium citrate specifically manufactured for pharmaceutical applications, classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as the sodium salt of citric acid. These granules offer improved flowability for tablet compression and direct capsule filling in drug manufacturing.
Sodium Citrate FCC Grade
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) grade sodium citrate is a purified trisodium citrate salt suitable for food and pharma applications, classified specifically under HTS 2918.15.1000. It functions as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and acidity regulator in beverages and processed foods.
Monosodium Citrate Fine Powder
Monosodium citrate (NaH2C6H5O7), the acid sodium salt of citric acid, technically falls under HTS 2918.15.1000 as it's specified for sodium citrate broadly, though primarily trisodium. Used as dough conditioner in baking and acidity regulator.
Sodium Citrate with Stabilizer
Sodium citrate containing minimal stabilizer (per Chapter Note 29(f)) remains classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as the additions are necessary for preservation/transport only. Used in effervescent formulations where caking prevention is critical.