Tricalcium Citrate
General Characteristics:
Formula: Ca3(C6H5O7)2 . 4H2O
Molecular weight: 570.5
Appearance: White powder
Odor: Odorless
CAS Number: 5785-44-4
EINECS No.: 212-391-7
INS: 333
It is very slightly soluble in water, but it is insoluble in
Solubility: alcohol.
Nutrition Declaration: |
|
Nutrition |
Average Value |
Energy |
None |
Fat |
None |
Saturates |
None |
Carbohydrate |
None |
Sugars |
None |
Protein |
None |
Salt |
None |
Uses: |
|
Sequestrant; buffer; firming agent.
Calcium fortification food 、Dietary supplements.
Not for use in the preparation of inject able solutions.
buffering agent 、Acidity regulator in food 、Firming agent.
Packing and storage:
10kg/15kg/20kg/25kg per bag ,A multiply paper bag with PE inner liner.
Store in a cool and dry place, and protect from rain, moisture and direct sunlight.
Shelf life--- two years
GMO-Status:
The product is a non GMO product and is free from any recombinant DNA.
Irradiation/Radioactivity:
Calcium citrate was never subjected to any kind of ionized irradiation and contains no radioactivity not even in minor amounts.
BSE/TSE:
No raw materials from bovine origin are used nor are any bovine constituents present in the product.
Microbiological Specification:
Total Plate Count |
1000CFU/gr.max |
Yeasts&Molds |
50CFU/gr.max |
Coliforms |
10CFU/gr.max |
Specifications:(FCC/E333(iii)/USP)
Test Parameter |
Customized |
Identification A |
Passes test |
Identification B |
Passes test |
Assay, % |
97.5-100.5 |
Loss on drying, % |
10.0-13.3 |
Fluoride, mg/kg |
≤30 |
Arsenic(As), mg/kg |
≤1 |
Cadmium(Cd),mg/kg |
≤0.3 |
Lead(Pb), mg/kg |
≤3 |
Mercury(Hg), mg/kg |
≤0.1 |
Aluminum(Al), mg/kg |
≤80 |
Acid-insoluble Substances, % |
≤0.2 |