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Preservative

SILVER CITRATE

CAS 36701-38-9 Updated
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An antimicrobial silver salt used as a preservative. Effective but raises argyria (silver accumulation) and EU regulatory concerns; sits in the orange caution band.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALDEODORANTPRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial preservative
  • Broad-spectrum

Known concerns

  • Argyria risk on chronic exposure
  • EU regulatory restrictions on silver
  • Possible irritation
  • Skin/fabric discoloration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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