Is Citrate Buffer safe in cosmetics?
Citrate Buffer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrate Buffer
INCI: CITRIC ACID + SODIUM CITRATE
Citrate Buffer (CAS Typically composed of Citric Acid (77-92-9) + Sodium Citrate (68-04-2) or Potassium Citrate (866-84-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as pH buffering agent, chelating agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Typically composed of Citric Acid (77-92-9) + Sodium Citrate (68-04-2) or Potassium Citrate (866-84-2)
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Function
pH buffering agent, chelating agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed — safe as used in present practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrate Buffer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Citrate Buffer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrate Buffer allowed in the EU?
Citrate Buffer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrate Buffer do in cosmetics?
Citrate Buffer functions as: pH buffering agent, chelating agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Typically composed of Citric Acid (77-92-9) + Sodium Citrate (68-04-2) or Potassium Citrate (866-84-2).
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