Citric Acid

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INCI name

  • CITRIC ACID,

Alternative names

  • Zitronensäure,
  • acidum citricum,
  • Anhydrous Citric Acid,
  • Citronensäure,
  • E 330,
  • 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propant-Tricarbonsäure,

Origin

  • vegetable,

Definition

  • 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid,

INCI function

  • buffering,
  • Chelating,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • Keratolytic
  • stabilizes the pH-value of cosmetic products
  • Reacts and forms complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

  • 77-92-9,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 201-069-1,

Studies, literature and statements

Kosmetik Lexikon, page 61

For setting the pH value in cosmetic products. Effective on the skin, slightly keratolytic (skin solvent) and is therefore used in peeling crèmes.

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