Chelating Agents

Citric Acid

INCI: CITRIC ACID
CAS 5949-29-1 EC 201-069-1
weak organic acid
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

pH adjuster, chelating agent, buffering
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

weak organic acid

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
5949-29-1
EC Number
201-069-1
INCI
CITRIC ACID
Category
Chelating Agents
Updated
Apr 2, 2026