Tri-Sodium Citrate Dihydrate (CAS 6132-04-3) is the dihydrate form of the trisodium salt of citric acid, known for its white crystalline appearance and excellent water solubility. In manufacturing, it functions as a buffer, chelating agent, emulsifier and pH regulator across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care and industrial sectors. For U.S. buyers sourcing from MIRECA International, specifying “food-grade”, “pharma-grade” or “technical grade” Tri-Sodium Citrate ensures compliance with U.S. standards and tailored application needs.

In the U.S., Tri-Sodium Citrate Dihydrate finds use in:

• Food & Beverage: as a buffering and taste-enhancing agent in processed foods, dairy, soft drinks.

• Pharmaceutical & Healthcare: as an excipient, pH modifier, anticoagulant or electrolyte in oral and injectable formulations.

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: as a stabiliser, pH regulator and chelating agent in skincare and haircare formulations.

• Industrial & Technical Applications: in detergents, water treatment, metal cleaning, coating systems and more.

By highlighting these sectors, MIRECA International can position itself as a multi-industry supplier in the U.S. market.

U.S. buyers should consider:

• Food-Grade / FCC / E331: suitable for consumption, meets food additive standards.

• Pharmaceutical / USP/NF Grade: higher purity and regulatory compliance for healthcare applications.

• Industrial / Technical Grade: used where regulatory food/pharma certification isn’t required but performance is key (detergents, metal treatments, industrial buffers).

Specifying grade correctly ensures MIRECA International’s U.S. clients receive the right specification and documentation for their application.

Key factors for U.S. buyers:

• Certifications (FCC, USP/NF, ISO) and compliance documentation

• Purity, heavy-metal and moisture data in Certificate of Analysis (COA)

• Packaging, logistics and supply chain transparency for U.S. delivery

• Technical support for formulation, stability and application insights
  

MIRECA International can highlight its U.S. ready supply capability, documentation strength and multi-industry expertise as differentiators.

Applications include:

• Acid regulation & buffer control in beverages and processed foods to stabilise pH and taste.

• Emulsification & texture control, e.g., in processed cheese, dairy desserts. Chelation/metal sequestration to improve clarity, reduce off-flavours, extend shelf life in foods and drinks.

By emphasising these roles, MIRECA International can appeal to U.S. food & beverage formulators seeking trusted buffering and stabilising agents.

Yes:

• The U.S. FDA recognises citrate salts as “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS) when used appropriately in food.

• In pharmaceutical applications, the grade and documentation (USP/NF) must match regulatory standards.

• For industrial use, while fewer food-certifications are needed, handling data, SDS and storage conditions remain important.

Addressing these aspects helps build credibility for MIRECA International in U.S.-based supply chains.

In skincare, haircare and hygiene products, Tri-Sodium Citrate Dihydrate offers:

• pH stabilisation to maintain product integrity and performance.

• Chelation and sequestering action to prevent metal-catalysed degradation or discoloration, improving stability.

• Buffering and emulsion support, enhancing texture, feel and formulation robustness in low pH systems.

By highlighting these formulation benefits, MIRECA International can attract U.S. cosmetic formulators requiring reliable functional ingredients.

Uses in the U.S. include:

• Buffer or excipient in oral suspensions, tablets and effervescent dosage forms where pH or solubility control is critical.

• Anticoagulant or electrolyte agent in medical or dialysis solutions.

• Carrier or stabiliser in formulations demanding high purity and consistent performance.

Positioning MIRECA International as a certified pharma-grade supplier can help engage U.S. pharmaceutical clients.

Industrial/technical applications include:

• Water treatment, cleaning agents, softening detergents: as a chelating agent for hard water ions.

• Metal processing, boiler & radiator scale removal: citrate salts help prevent carbonate scale.

• Coatings, adhesives and polymer processes: as a buffering/sequestering agent to stabilise formulations and polymer systems.

MIRECA International can highlight these industrial offerings to broaden U.S. supply opportunities.

U.S.-based buyers should expect:

• Packaging sizes: 25 kg bags, 50 kg drums, bulk jumbo bags or tanker loads, depending on volume and grade.

• Grade & certification: Food-grade (E331/FCC), Pharma-grade (USP/NF) and Technical/Industrial grade with full documentation (COA, SDS, heavy metal testing).

• Delivery & logistics: U.S. warehousing, prompt domestic shipping, custom labelling, JIT (just-in-time) options for manufacturers.

• Support services: Formulation advice, batch traceability, regulatory support for U.S. importers.

Highlighting these logistic and service details helps MIRECA International stand out as a reliable U.S. supplier.