Purpose information
Code:
BFRAG
Name:
Buffering Agent
Routes Of administration:
Comment:
Chemicals which have the property of maintaining the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if small amounts of acids or bases are added. Buffering agents and pH adjusters are used to alter and to maintain a product's pH at the desired level (e.g. malic acid, sodium citrate). Called buffers for short.