Chemical Substance - Sodium citrate

NHPID name:
Sodium citrate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid sodium salt (1:3)

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Sodium citrate


Schedule 1:
Isolate

Sub-ingredient(s):
Citrate , Citric acid , Sodium

CAS registry number:
68-04-2



Additional details

Detail:
In oral rehydration products this ingredient is acceptable as a source of Sodium. Sodium is an electrolyte, not a nutrient. As a medicinal ingredient sodium does not contribute to the maintenance of good health since there is likely to be excess sodium from the diet, not a deficiency. The safety and efficacy of the sodium citrate as a source of sodium must be assessed under the recommended conditions of use.


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Alkalizing Agent , Buffering Agent , Chelating Agent , Emulsion Stabilizer , PH Adjuster
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA