... from sticking together, also an anti-coagulant, a sequestering agent( sodium citrate attaches to calcium ions in water, keeping them from ... interfering with detergents and soaps).Sodium citrate, dihydrate Synonym: 2-Hydroxy-1, 2, 3- ... In food processing industry, it is used as buffer, chelate agent, nutrient additive, emulsifier, flavor for yoghurt. In pharmaceutical industry ...