Diammonium Citrate

INCI: DIAMMONIUM CITRATE

CAS Number
3012-65-5
Function
Buffering, chelating
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” citric acid and salts are FDA GRAS (21 CFR 184.1033 for citric acid); CIR reviewed safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Neat material exhibits H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (eye irritation) hazards, but these are not a concern at typical cosmetic concentrations; fully supported for CPSR without additional testing

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diammonium Citrate safe in cosmetics?

Neat material exhibits H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (eye irritation) hazards, but these are not a concern at typical cosmetic concentrations; fully supported for CPSR without additional testing The EU classifies Diammonium Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Diammonium Citrate allowed in the EU?

Diammonium Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diammonium Citrate do in cosmetics?

Diammonium Citrate functions as: Buffering, chelating. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3012-65-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diammonium Citrate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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