| Brand | Unbranded |
| Manufacturer | Cape Food Ingredients |
| Model Number | 5342029873320_34880045285544 |
CFI Sodium Citrate - Food Grade is a white crystalline powder made from trisodium citrate, the salt of citric acid. It is used in food, cosmetics, cleaning products, and bath formulations where buffering, pH balance, and stabilisation are needed. This is a functional ingredient rather than a finished product, and it is especially useful in creams, lotions, gels, bath bombs, and water-based cleaning blends.
Its chelating action also makes it helpful where mineral-heavy water can affect formula performance. Why we love it: Sodium citrate is one of those behind-the-scenes ingredients that makes a real difference to how a product behaves. It helps keep formulas more balanced, more stable, and easier to work with, which makes it a very useful addition to a DIY ingredient shelf.
Key Properties Ingredients: Sodium Citrate (Trisodium Citrate) Form: White crystalline powder Suitable For: Food, Cosmetic, and Cleaning Use Food Grade Purity: 99.9% Usage Rate: 0.1-1% in the water phase pH: 8.9 GMO-Free Biodegradable Heavy Metal Tested And Conforms What It's Used For Buffering and balancing pH in creams, lotions, and gels Supporting stability in water-based formulations Adding to bath bomb recipes Softening water in cleaning products Chelating mineral ions in cosmetic and cleaning formulas Supporting a more balanced formula environment for sensitive actives Who It's For This Product Is For: DIY formulators making creams, lotions, gels, and bath products Makers creating water-based cleaning products Anyone looking for a multifunctional pH buffer and chelator This Product Is Not For: Anyone looking for a finished preservative system Direct use on the skin without dilution Oil-only formulations without a water phase How To Use Add at 0.1-1% in the water phase of a suitable formulation.
Use in creams, lotions, gels, and bath products where pH buffering or chelation is needed. Include in cleaning blends where water-softening support is useful. Measure carefully and test the final pH of your formulation. Safety Instructions May irritate eyes and skin. Avoid inhaling loose powder. Use clean, dry utensils when handling.
Keep well sealed and store away from children, animals, moisture, sunlight, and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare professional before use. FAQs Q: Is sodium citrate the same as citric acid? A: No. Sodium citrate is the salt of citric acid, and it is used differently in formulations, especially as a buffer and chelator.
Q: What does it do in cosmetics? A: It mainly helps balance pH, support stability, and bind mineral ions that can interfere with a formula.
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