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INCI name

SILVER CITRATE

Silver citrate

AntimicrobialDeodorantPreservativereviewed

A silver salt of citric acid used as a preservative, regulated in Annex V.

What it is

Silver citrate is the silver salt of citric acid. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, deodorant and preservative ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex V (allowed preservatives) for citric acid and silver citrate.

Where it is used

Found in deodorants, creams, cleansers and other products that need preservation.

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.

See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits; according to the Annex V entry, the limit is also expressed as silver content. The label does not show the concentration actually used.

Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
Preservative
Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex V, entry 591,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate
Maximum concentration
0,2% corresponding to 0,0024% of silver
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2014/866

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