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Annex V Entry 59 06/08/2020

CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate

CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE appears in Annex V as a positive-list preservative entry for EU cosmetics. Maximum concentration in this record: 0,2% corresponding to 0,0024% of silver.

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Permitted preservative— Annex V, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Max conc.: 0,2% corresponding to 0,0024% of silver
Entry: 59

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 5949-29-1
CAS 5949-29-1PubChem CID 22230

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid hydrate (1:1)

Citric acid monohydrate is an organic molecular entity. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;hydrate
Molecular formula
C6H10O8
Molecular weight
210.14 g/mol
Exact mass
210.03756727 Da
Topological polar surface area
133.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
5
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Citric acid monohydrateCitric acid hydrateCITRIC ACID, MONOHYDRATE1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydratecitric acid;hydrate2968PHW8QP1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hydrate (1:1)Acidum citricum monohydrate
16 more reported names
Citiric acidSoothe ChewableSurface WipesStop HairAlphacide ActivatorPURILABGREEN FRESHNATURE CLEANRefChem:6528AQUACETIC-30CITRACID-50W.SKIN TREEMON CLEANSING WATERCleaning Solution for Hemodialysis MachinesDesinfectant Solution for Hemodialysis Machine2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid monohydrateKID-CLEAN Epiguard (Herbage Basis germ Growth InhibitsSolution)
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 77-92-9
CAS 77-92-9PubChem CID 311

Citric Acid

Citric acid is a tricarboxylic acid that is propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid bearing a hydroxy substituent at position 2. It is an important metabolite in the pathway of all aerobic organisms. It has a role as a calcium chelator, an antimicrobial agent, a chelator, a food acidity regulator and a fundamental metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a citrate anion and a citrate(1-). — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Molecular formula
C6H8O7
Molecular weight
192.12 g/mol
Exact mass
192.02700259 Da
XLogP3
-1.7
Topological polar surface area
132.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
7
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Citric acid, anhydrousAcilettenAnhydrous citric acidCitroCitrettenCitric acid anhydrousChemfillHydrocerol A
16 more reported names
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acidKyselina citronova2-Hydroxytricarballylic acidbeta-Hydroxytricarballylic acid3-Carboxy-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acidFEMA No. 2306FEMA Number 2306Citric acid,anhydrousCitricum acidumCitric acid monoglycerideAcidum citricumCitric acid bpXF417D3PSLNSC-30279Citric acid,hydrous
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Record details

Maximum concentration

0,2% corresponding to 0,0024% of silver

Other restrictions

Not to be used in oral producrs and eye products

INCI glossary name

CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE

Chemical name

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate

Chemical / IUPAC name

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2014/866

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Identified ingredients

Key data

CAS
5949-29-1; 77-92-9; 36701-38-9
EC
460-890-5
Annex
V
Entry number
59

Inventory links for CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE

Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 32858

CITRIC ACID

CAS: 77-92-9 / 5949-29-1
EC: 201-069-1

Direct matches are limited for this record, so nearby entries from Annex V are shown as well.

Annex V 52
Nearby record in the same annex

SILVER CHLORIDE

CAS: 7783-90-6
EC: 232-033-3
Annex V 50
Nearby record in the same annex

chlorphenesin

CAS: 104-29-0
EC: 203-192-6
Annex V 48
Nearby record in the same annex

GLUTARAL

CAS: 111-30-8
EC: 203-856-5

What Annex V means for CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE

CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE is an approved preservative listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Only substances on this positive list may be used as cosmetic preservatives in the EU.

Each preservative entry specifies maximum permitted concentrations and applicable product scope. Concentrations must not exceed the listed maximum. Some preservatives require warning statements on the product label.

This record is linked to 2 CosIng inventory ingredients for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Use concentration must not exceed: 0,2% corresponding to 0,0024% of silver
  • Verify the preservative is effective at the permitted concentration for your matrix.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE is listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a permitted preservative. It may be used in cosmetics up to the maximum concentration specified above, within the permitted product scope.

CAS 5949-29-1; 77-92-9; 36701-38-9 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

The maximum concentration of 0,2% corresponding to 0,0024% of silver applies to the concentration of the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When the substance is supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for the contribution of all sources in the formulation. The combined concentration must not exceed the stated limit.

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