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The restriction field for CITRIC ACID reads: V/59. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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CITRIC ACID

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

CITRIC ACID is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: V/59.

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Market	Evidence status	Records	Source language
European Union	Evidence linked Positive-list entry with conditions Open this evidence	1	English and EU languages
Great Britain	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Canada	Evidence linked Restricted Open this evidence	2	English and French
New Zealand	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
ASEAN	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and national languages
China	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Chinese with selected English material
Japan	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Japanese; official English translation available
South Korea	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Korean with some English names
United States	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Australia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Brazil	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
India	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and Hindi
Saudi Arabia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Arabic and English

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 Å²
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

ChEBI:CHEBI:31404
ChEMBL:CHEMBL2107737
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID7074668

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 Å²
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

ChEBI:CHEBI:30769
ChEMBL:CHEMBL1261
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID3020332
PubMed:23125618
PubMed:23122087
PubMed:23121941
PubMed:23113265
PubMed:23112535
PubMed:23105641
PubMed:23105594
PubMed:23105414
PubMed:23105371
PubMed:23100728
PubMed:23095407
PubMed:23091953

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

Inventory details for CITRIC ACID

INCI name

CITRIC ACID

INN name

citric acid

Ph. Eur. name

acidum citricum

Description

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 32858
Imported identity: CITRIC ACID
Source update: 06/08/2020

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for CITRIC ACID

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 59

CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE

CAS: 5949-29-1; 77-92-9; 36701-38-9

EC: 460-890-5

Key data

CAS

77-92-9 / 5949-29-1

201-069-1

Restriction

V/59

Function

BUFFERING: Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
CHELATING: Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
FRAGRANCE: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#6611 · CITRIC ACID

The 2 markets that hold a rule for this substance do not classify it the same way.

restricted: Canada
permitted on a positive list: European Union

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACIDCHELATING

CINNAMOYLHYDROXAMIC ACIDANTIOXIDANT, CHELATING, SKIN PROTECTING

CITRUS MEDICA VULGARIS FRUIT EXTRACTANTIOXIDANT, CHELATING

COCAMIDO POLY(HYDROXYPROPYL) TARTRATECHELATING; SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING; SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE; SURFACTANT - CLEANSING; EXFOLIATING; …

CUCURBITURILSABSORBENT; CHELATING; EMULSION STABILISING; FILM FORMING

CURCUBITURILSABSORBENT, CHELATING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How CITRIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CITRIC ACID as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CITRIC ACID is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CITRIC ACID appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for CITRIC ACID reads: "V/59". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CITRIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 77-92-9 / 5949-29-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for CITRIC ACID

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for CITRIC ACID with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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