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MONOSODIUM CITRATE

CAS 18996-35-5 Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

The sodium salt of citric acid used to balance pH and gently chelate metals. Food-grade and very well tolerated; no documented safety concerns at cosmetic levels.

Function

BUFFERING

Skin benefits

  • Buffers and adjusts formula pH
  • Mild chelating action stabilizes the product
  • Food-grade safety record

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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