"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Natural, Synthetic
- Other languages: Acid citric, Acide citrique, Acido citrico, Citroenzuur, Citromsav, Kwas cytrynowy, Kyselina citronová, Kyselina citrónová, Limunska kiselina, Sitrik asit, Zitronensäure, Ácido cítrico, Лимонена киселина, Лимунска киселина, חוּמצַת לִימוֹן, حامض الستريك, クエン酸, 구연산
- INCI name: CITRIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 201-069-1
- Food additive: E330
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Citric acid is one of the main active ingredients in lemon. It is often used to balance the pH (too basic) of cosmetic products. It is also present in some bath products (bath bombs, bath pebbles or "magic powders") because of its effervescent properties.
Biodegradable :
Yes.
Bioaccumulative :
No.
Log Kow from -0.2 to -1.8
Log Kow from -0.2 to -1.8
Restriction in Europe:
Can be used for preservation purposes mixed with "SIlver Citrate" (Annex V of the cosmetics regulations) under the following conditions:
- 0.2%, corresponding to 0.0024% silver
The mixture should not be used in oral products and eye products.
- 0.2%, corresponding to 0.0024% silver
The mixture should not be used in oral products and eye products.
Its functions (INCI)
- pH regulator : Stabilises the pH of cosmetics
- Chelating : Reacts and forms complexes with metal ions that could affect the stability and / or appearance of cosmetic products
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
This ingredient is present in 35.85% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
