Sodium Tartrate

Sodium Tartrate

Sodium tartrate refers to a family of salts formed when tartaric acid (a white, crystalline organic acid) reacts with sodium hydroxide (a strong base).

Chemical Formula: C4H4Na2O6

CAS Number: 6106-24-7

Grade: ACS

Appearance:  A white, crystalline, water-soluble compound.

Uses:

• Acidity Regulator: Helps control the pH of various food and beverage products, preventing spoilage and maintaining flavor.

• Emulsifier: Stabilizes emulsions (mixtures of immiscible liquids) in some food products like cheese or salad dressings.

• Complexing Agent: It can bind with metal ions, affecting flavor, texture, and color in some food applications.

Industry and Common Applications:

• Food and Beverage Industry: Sodium tartrate is used as a sequestrant, stabilizer, and buffering agent in food and beverage products.

• Textile Industry: Acts as a leveling agent or dyeing auxiliary to enhance dye absorption, improve color uniformity, and optimize dyeing processes.

• Cosmetic and personal care Industry: In cosmetics and personal care products, sodium tartrate can be used as a buffering agent, chelating agent, or stabilizer in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations.

• Photography: Utilized in photographic processing as a restrainer or developer accelerator in black-and-white photography.