Citric Acid

Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is produced by through fermentation of carbohydrates. It exists as a fine white and odourless powder with a 0.1% solution having pH 2.2. It is also easily soluble in water.

CAS: 77-92-9

INCI Name: Citric acid

Properties: Citric acid acts as an acidulate which makes it useful in adjusting the pH of products to make them more acid / less alkaline.  It also exhibits a chelating effect as it neutralizes minerals to enhance activity of antioxidants & preservatives.  It also exhibits a buffering effect which helps maintain product pH between 2.5-6.5 & stabilizes active ingredients.  Further, at high concentration, it shows typical AHA properties such as moisturizing, peeling, smoothing, and anti-wrinkle effects.

Use: For safe use do not use at >10% or at pH <3.5. Can be added to formulas as is. Item should be for external use only.

Applications: Creams, lotions, shampoos, shower gels, bath bombs/fizzes (combined with sodium bicarbonate).

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