Allowed in EU

Potassium Citrate

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

What is it?

Tripotassium citrate

What does it do?

Potassium 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

Potassium 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 Potassium Citrate?

Potassium Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tripotassium citrate

Is Potassium Citrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Citrate do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Potassium Citrate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Citrate is 866-84-2.

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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