Allowed in EU

Diammonium Citrate

A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Diammonium hydrogen 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate

What does it do?

Diammonium Citrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Buffering

    stabilises the pH of a product

  • Chelating

    binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability

EU regulatory status

Diammonium Citrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Diammonium Citrate?

Diammonium Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Diammonium hydrogen 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate

Is Diammonium Citrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Diammonium Citrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Diammonium Citrate do in cosmetic products?

Diammonium Citrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, chelating.

What is the CAS number of Diammonium Citrate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Diammonium Citrate is 3012-65-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010