Citric Acid

CAS: 77-92-9 · EC: 201-069-1
Skin Conditioning Chelating Agent Fragrance
CosIng Ref: 32858
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Description
This alpha hydroxy acid serves as a gentle pH adjuster and chelating agent in skincare formulations, helping to stabilize products and enhance the effectiveness of other ingredients. It provides mild exfoliating benefits while also acting as a preservative booster by creating an environment less favorable to bacterial growth. The ingredient is considered very safe for topical use with minimal risk of irritation.
Synonyms
시트릭애씨드 (ko) クエン酸 (ja) 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid acidum citricum citric acid
Properties
✗ Fragrance ✗ Preservative ✗ Colorant
Safety Rating
INTERNAL 1/10 · Very Safe
Naturally occurring, safe pH adjuster

Hazard Classification (GHS/CLP)

H-Code Description Category
H319 眼部刺激 health
H335 可能刺激呼吸道 health

Found in products

Total: 10920
Product Brand Occurrences
Noughty Get Set, Grow Growth Tonic 75ml Noughty 8
Noughty Wave Hello Curl Defining Scrunching Jelly 200ml Noughty 8
Olaplex Lashbond Serum 4.5 ml Olaplex 8
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Toner 250ml Philip Kingsley 8
Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Conditioner 200ml Philip Kingsley 8
Philip Kingsley Pure Blonde/Silver Brightening Daily Shampoo 250ml Philip Kingsley 8
Radox Men Feel Energised 2-in-1 Shower Gel & Shampoo 450ml Radox 8
Rausch Degreasing Shampoo with Seaweed 200ml Rausch 8
Redken All Soft Mega Curl Conditioner Redken 8
Rituals The Ritual of Mehr Sweet Orange & Cedar Wood Whipped Body Cream 220ml Rituals 8
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner 100Ml Roundlab 8
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia™ Strengthening + Smoothing Conditioner 295ml Sol de Janeiro 8
Sundae Berry AHA Whipped Shower Foam 265ml Sundae 8
They're Real! Benefit 8
Uriage Baby 1st Shampoo 200ml URIAGE 8
Vichy Dercos Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo for Weak Hair and Sensitive Scalps 200ml Vichy 8
VIRTUE® Recovery Shampoo 240ml VIRTUE® 8
Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Shampoo For Dry, Dull & Frizzy Hair 250ml Wella Professionals 8
7th Heaven Unicorn Face Mask with Acai & Pomegranate 7th Heaven 7
Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 300mL Acwell 7
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo 234ml Amika 7
Aussie Curls Hair Treatments 100Ml Aussie 7
Aussie Hair Insurance Leave In Hair Conditioner Spray 250ml Aussie 7
Aussie Oh My Gloss Shampoo 400ml. Deeply Moisturises Dry and Dull Hair. Sulphate Free Aussie 7
Aveeno Kids Shampoo 250Ml Aveeno Baby 7
beBIO Shampoo for Dry Hair 300ml BeBIO Cosmetics 7
BEYOND Bodytamin Brightening Body Lotion 300ml Set (+60ml) BEYOND 7
Bomb Cosmetics Shower Soap Scrub - Ex-foliates & OHS Bomb Cosmetics 7
Bondi Sands Self tanning Foam Dark 200ml Bondi Sands 7
Bulldog Skincare Sensitive Moisturiser 100ml Bulldog 7
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner 400ml Cantu 7
Caudalie VinoHydra Deep Hydration Moisturiser 60 ml Caudalie 7
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion 1L Cetaphil 7
Clairol Nice'n Easy Pure Brunettes 6Pb Light Hazelnut Brown Nice'n Easy 7
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Night Cream Clarins 7
Clean It Zero Foam Cleanser Banila Co 7
Clear Improvement™ Origins 7
Color Wow Color Security Conditioner Thick 250ml Color Wow 7
Curlsmith Curl Defining Styling Souffle 237ml Curlsmith 7
Davines Heart Of Glass Rich Conditioner 250ml Davines 7
Dr Botanicals Coconut Oil & Watermelon Cleanser 2 x 100ml Dr Botanicals 7
Drybar Liquid Glass Miracle Smoothing Sealant 188ml Drybar 7
ENUP Power-Gel Palatinose #Peach 14 Sticks ENUP 7
Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil — Cacao Fenty Beauty 7
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser 150ml Fresh 7
Fudge Pro Everyday Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Shampoo 250Ml FUDGE PROFESSIONAL 7
Gimme Brow+ Benefit 7
Glow Hub Scar Slayer Glow Hub 7
GUERLAIN Abeille Royale Double R Renew & Repair Advanced Serum 50ml Guerlain 7
Head&Shoulders Anti Dandruff Hair Conditioner Moisture 275ml Head & Shoulders 7
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