POTASSIUM CITRATE USP FCC K

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Function

In the food industry, it is used as buffer, chelate agent, stabilizer, antibiotic oxidizer, emulsifier, flavor regulator. It is also used in dairy products,jellies,jam,meat, and tinned pastries; emulsifiera in cheese and used in citrus freshening. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used for curing hypokalemia, potassium depletion and alkalization of urine.

Synonyms

Potassium Citrate USP FCC K; Unisept PC; Tripotassium Citrate; Citric Acid Tripotassium Crystalline; Kalii Citras; Potassium Citrate Tribasic

Storage

Store in cool, dry conditions, keep containers tightly closed.

Packages

1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Food & bev.
pharmaceutical

Product Classes

Buffering agents
chelating agents [sequestrants]
stabilizer
emulsifier

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 5 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 48580 SUB 3 CLASS 55
Kosher Status: Kosher
Flash Point: N/A
Melting Point: 230 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 324.41 g/mol