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INCI name

POTASSIUM CITRATE

Potassium citrate

BufferingChelatingreviewed

A citrate salt that buffers pH and binds metal ions.

What it is

Potassium citrate is the tripotassium salt of citric acid. CosIng lists it as buffering and chelating.

Where it is used

Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, cleansers and creams.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Buffering
Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
Chelating
Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (59)

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