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CITRIC ACID

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cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, unknown/other cleaner, glass/window cleaner, mold and mildew remover, indoor duster, furniture/surfaces cleaner, bathroom, general cleaner, tub/tile/sink cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, shower cleaner, soap scum remover drain opener, clog remover cleaner, hard water stain/mineral remover dish detergent or soap, baby bottle dish detergent or soap, dish washer dish detergent or soap, hand rinse aid, dish washer cleaner, carpet stain prevention/treatment, carpet cleaner, floor cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, fabric/upholstery deodorizer, fabric/upholstery/carpet stain prevention/treatment, fabric/upholstery cleaner, kitchen, general cleaner, oven cleaner, granite/stone surfaces cleaner, degreaser, heavy duty cleaner, dish washer cleaner, counter surface cleaner, stovetop bleach, oxygen laundry additive laundry additive, stain remover laundry detergent laundry detergent, delicate/hand-wash laundry detergent, he/high efficiency laundry detergent, with fabric softener laundry detergent, with fabric softener, he/high efficiency laundry, fabric softener cleaner, washing machine cleaner, metal, stainless steel cleaner, barbeque/grill cleaner, outdoor stain remover and deodorizer, pet cleaner, electronics cleaner, disinfectant air freshener cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) laundry detergent pods, powder dish detergent or soap, dish washer pods, powder products for babies cleaner, professional laundry detergent, cold water

SYNONYMS

1466-EP2374895A1, 1466-EP2377510A1, 1466-EP2374790A1, 1466-EP2374454A1, 1466-EP2372017A1, 1466-EP2371814A1, 1466-EP2371811A2, 1466-EP2371802A1, 1466-EP2371799A1, 1466-EP2374526A1

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Asthma / Respiratory
No Data

Skin Allergies & Irritation
LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
LOW

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Low concern for biodegradation; general systemic/organ effects; cancer

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

Health Issue	Level of Concern	Source

NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5	some	National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
The international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development found Citric Acid to have a low acute toxicity from study data available.	low	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2001. Citric acid - CAS No. 77-92-9. SIDS Initial Assessment Report for 11th SIAM.
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has low chronic toxicity to aquatic life	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life Only in: Household Cleaners	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration Only in: Household Cleaners	low	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
EPA's review of industry submitted toxicity data and the potential for human exposure concludes that this substance poses a low risk for human health. Only in: Household Cleaners	low	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Hazard-Based Prioritizations - Risks
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development does not suspect Citric Acid of being a carcinogen.	low	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2001. Citric acid - CAS No. 77-92-9. SIDS Initial Assessment Report for 11th SIAM.
The international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development does not suspect Citric Acid of being a reprotoxic or teratogenic agent.	low	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2001. Citric acid - CAS No. 77-92-9. SIDS Initial Assessment Report for 11th SIAM.
The international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development does not suspect Citric Acid of being mutagenic based on both in vitro and in vivo studies.	low	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2001. Citric acid - CAS No. 77-92-9. SIDS Initial Assessment Report for 11th SIAM.
According to the international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Citric Acid is not judged to be a substance that presents a hazard to the environment.	low	Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. 2001. Citric acid - CAS No. 77-92-9. SIDS Initial Assessment Report for 11th SIAM.