Essentially Natural Sodium Citrate

• INCI Name: Sodium Citrate
• Also Known As: Trisodium Citrate
• Ingredient Type: Buffering agent and chelator
• Form: White crystalline powder
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Typical Usage Rate: 0.1-1%
• GMO-Free
• Biodegradable
• Suitable For: Cosmetics, Household Products And Cleaning Formulations
• Food Safety Note: Food safe for personal use, not certified food grade
• Storage: Store tightly sealed away from moisture, humidity, heat and direct sunlight

• Buffering pH in creams, lotions and gels
• Helping formulations remain within a more stable pH range
• Binding calcium, magnesium and other metal ions
• Supporting formula stability in hard-water conditions
• Reducing mineral-related discolouration
• Improving suitable household and cleaning formulations
• Personal food applications where an acidity regulator or citrate buffer is appropriate

This Product Is For:

• DIY formulators working with water-based cosmetics
• Makers who need gentle pH-buffering support
• Products affected by hard-water minerals
• Household and cleaning product formulators
• Experienced users preparing suitable personal food applications

This Product Is Not For:

• Use as a finished cosmetic product
• Formulas requiring a strong acid to reduce pH significantly
• Commercial edible products intended for resale
• Oil-only products with no water phase
• Anyone unable to handle fine powdered ingredients safely

• As a pH Buffer: Dissolve in the water phase at 0.1-1% and adjust according to the needs of the full formulation.
• As a Chelator: Add to suitable water-based products to help bind metal ions and reduce the effect of hard water.
• In Cleaning Formulas: Dissolve into the water phase where mineral binding or water-softening support is required.
• For Personal Food Use: Use only where the application and appropriate quantity are fully understood.
• Processing Tip: Mix until completely dissolved before combining with other phases.
• Testing Tip: Measure the finished product pH rather than relying on the ingredient to produce a specific result.

• Avoid inhaling airborne powder
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Wear suitable eye protection when handling larger quantities
• Use clean, dry utensils
• Keep tightly sealed and protected from moisture
• Discontinue topical use if irritation occurs
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: Is Sodium Citrate the same as citric acid?
A: No. Citric acid is commonly used to lower pH, while Sodium Citrate is mainly used to buffer and help stabilise pH.

Q: Can Sodium Citrate raise the pH of a formulation?
A: It can influence the final pH, but its main role is buffering. The complete formula should always be measured and adjusted as needed.

Q: Why is Sodium Citrate useful in hard-water areas?
A: It can bind calcium and magnesium ions, helping reduce their effect on stability, appearance and cleaning performance.

Q: Can it be used in bath bombs?
A: It can be included in bath bomb formulations, but the result depends on the full recipe, moisture control and the balance with citric acid.

Q: Is it a preservative?
A: No. It can support a preservation system by helping maintain the target pH, but it does not replace a suitable preservative.