Allowed in EU

Sodium Citrate

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

What is it?

Trisodium citrate

What does it do?

Sodium 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
Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

EU regulatory status

Sodium 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 Sodium Citrate?

Sodium Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trisodium citrate

Is Sodium Citrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Citrate do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Sodium Citrate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Citrate is 68-04-2 / 6132-04-3.

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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