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Data: Fair

Sodium Citrate

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SYNONYMS

● 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, MONOSODIUM SALT
● 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, TRISODIUM SALT
● 1,2,3PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2HYDROXY, MONOSODIUM SALT
● 1,2,3PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2HYDROXY, TRISODIUM SALT
● 2-HYDROXY- MONOSODIUM SALT 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID
● 2-HYDROXY- TRISODIUM SALT 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID
● 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT
● 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, TRISODIUM SALT
● 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID,TRISODIUM SALT
● CITRIC ACID, MONSODIUM SALT
● CITRIC ACID, TRISODIUM SALT
● MONOSODIUM CITRATE
● MONOSODIUM SALT 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-
● MONOSODIUM SALT 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID
● MONSODIUM SALT CITRIC ACID
● SODIUM CITRATE
● SODIUM CITRATEM
● SODIUM DIHYDROGEN CITRATE
● TRISODIUM CITRATE
● TRISODIUM SALT 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-
● TRISODIUM SALT 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID
● TRISODIUM SALT CITRIC ACID

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation


Cosmetic manufacturers use sodium citrate to adjust the acidity of a product. Citrate, in the form of citric acid, is also found in citric fruits and juices.

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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shampoo338 products
body wash/cleanser204 products
facial moisturizer/treatment185 products
serums & essences123 products
liquid hand soap120 products
foundation119 products
baby wipes117 products
mask108 products
conditioner102 products
facial cleanser100 products
daily use with SPF93 products
toothpaste80 products
moisturizer76 products
around-eye cream65 products
toners/astringents57 products
bar soap47 products
recreational sunscreen45 products
exfoliant/scrub42 products
concealer38 products
makeup remover35 products
mouthwash28 products
CC cream28 products
hair treatment/serum23 products
hand cream21 products
blush15 products
bath oil/salts/soak13 products
body spray13 products
anti-aging12 products
baby sunscreen12 products
sunless tanning11 products
hair styling aide11 products
makeup primer11 products
body cleansing wipes11 products
lip balm10 products
antiperspirant/deodorant10 products
hair color and bleaching9 products
lipstick9 products
brow liner9 products
styling gel/lotion8 products
BB cream8 products
tooth whitening7 products
after shave7 products
lip gloss7 products
makeup removing wipes7 products
baby lotion6 products
baby shampoo6 products
setting powder/spray6 products
eye makeup remover5 products
baby soap5 products
5 products
eye liner4 products
bubble bath4 products
other eye makeup4 products
body firming lotion3 products
skin fading/lightener3 products
detangler3 products
after sun product3 products
baby bubble bath3 products
bronzer/highlighter3 products
facial cleansing wipes3 products
foot cleansing2 products
diaper cream2 products
beard care2 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
beard cleanser2 products
baby toothpaste1 products
hair spray1 products
mascara1 products
nail treatment1 products
hand sanitizer1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)1 products
body oil1 products
shaving cream1 products
eye shadow1 products
nail polish1 products
foot odor control1 products
vapor rubs1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
facial powder1 products
exfoliant/scrub - large particle1 products
tanning oil1 products

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
3078 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodFDA Food Additive Status
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodFDA Everything Added to Food

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Food Additive Status List. Downloaded from http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Edms/opa-appa.html, Oct 16, 2006.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2008. EAFUS [Everything Added to Food]: A Food Additive Database. FDA Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

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