How much products actually contain
38 products state the amountmedian 0.01%
- under 0.01% 18
- 0.01–0.1% 18
- 0.1–1% 2
- 1% or more 0
Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.
Of the products containing it, 2,224 list it before the 1% line and 3,353 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
12 of 5,561 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 5,561
SOME BY MISOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar0.5% stated
SOME BY MISOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Body Toner Mist 140ml0.1% stated
ModeloAC Zero Solution0.07% stated
ESFOLIO3HA Clear Soothing Mask 5 Sheets0.05% stated
SOME BY MIAHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner Special Set (150ml)0.05% stated
SOME BY MIAHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml0.05% stated
SOME BY MIAHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml +0.05% stated
SOME BY MISOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 30ml0.05% stated
SOME BY MISOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml0.05% stated
ESFOLIO3HA Clear Toner 150ml0.05% stated
ESFOLIO3HA Clear Toner Pad 70 Sheets (145ml)0.02% stated
SOME BY MISOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream 30ml0.015% stated
Definition
Citric Acid is the organic acid that conforms to the formula:
Cosmetic roles
Keeps pH steadyBUFFERINGListed as a fragrance-composition material (not a claim that it adds scent)FRAGRANCEBinds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATING
Safety & regulatory references
Argentina · Brazil
- Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 0,2%, correspondente a 0,0024% de prata.
- Other limitations and requirements : Proibido em produtos para uso bucal e em produtos para a área dos olhos.
Canada
- <Alpha-hydroxy acids, including polyhydroxy acids and bionic acids with alpha hydroxyl groups, and their salts Citric acid>
- Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Products for use on the skin for consumer use. Manufacturer or importer to provide pH levels. (b) Products for use on the skin for professional use: Manufacturer must provide Health Canada with evidence of safety including: 1. pH levels 2. AHA concentrations 3. Directions for use 4. Clinical studies demonstrating minimal skin irritation (c) Products intended to be diluted in bath water may contain levels of AHAs exceeding 10% (d) Other cosmetics (e) Any cosmetics
- Maximum Concentration Permitted : (a) Between 3% and 18% total mono-AHA equivalents with a pH equal to or greater than 3.5 (b) Between 18% and 30% total mono-AHA equivalents and/or a pH between 3.0 to 3.5 (d) Between 3% and 30% total mono-AHA equivalents with a pH equal to or greater than 3.0 (e) 3%
- Warnings and Cautionary Statements: (to the effect of) : (a) and (b) : "Use only as directed", "Avoid contact with the eyes", "If irritation persists, discontinue use and consult a physician", "It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, users cover areas where AHAs have been applied with sunscreen" Product labels should contain appropriate directions regarding frequency and/or duration of use. (b only) "For professional use only" (d) "Use only as directed", "Avoid contact with eyes", "Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs"
- Conditions of Use by product type : See "Alpha-hydroxy acids".
Taiwan
- <Maximum concentration : α-Hydroxy acids(AHA)>
- Maximum concentration : pH≧3.5;
Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information
SCCS opinion: Opinion on Citric acid (and) Silver Citrate; Position paper on the Safety of alpha-Hydroxy Acids; Updated position paper concerning consumer Safety of alpha-hydroxy acids
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name クエン酸: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機酸である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
CITRIC ACIDINCI시트릭애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)クエン酸Japanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 5949-29-1
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 77-92-9
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 201-069-1
Measured properties
- Appearance
- Citric acid appears as colorless, odorless crystals with an acid taste. Denser than water. (USCG, 1999) · Other Solid, Dry Powder, CBI, Large Crystals, Liquid
- Odour
- Odorless
- Boiling point
- Decomposes (NTP, 1992) · Decomposes
- Melting point
- 307 °F (anhydrous) (NTP, 1992) · 153 °C
- Solubility
- greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) · 592000 mg/L (at 20 °C)
- Density
- 1.54 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water, will sink · 1.665 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Viscosity
- 2.549 cP 30% aqueous solution at 20 °C
- Dissociation constant
- 2.79 · pKa = 2.79
Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: PubChem
Related literature
- The Use of Citric Acid for the Treatment of Chronic Non-Healing Sinus · 2011
- Citric Acid: Properties, Microbial Production, and Applications in Industries · 2023
- Evaluation of effect of topical application of 3% citric acid on wound healing · 2017
- Production of Citric acid from Fruit Waste by using Aspergillus niger · 2026
- Citric Acid Treatment of Surgical Site Infections: A Prospective Open Study · 2011
Linked databases 18
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- ChEBI 2
- ChEMBL
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information 2 3
- NIST Chemistry WebBook 2
- PubChem
- Tlooto literature search 2 3 4 5
- UniChem cross-reference IDs 2
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database 2
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS) 2
- Wikidata 2