Monosodium Citrate

Monosodium Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMONOSODIUM CITRATE
FunctionBUFFERING
CAS number18996-35-5
EC number242-734-6
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

Shampoos 62.5%Emulsions 12.5%Face Cleansers 12.5%Hand Soaps 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does Monosodium Citrate do in skincare?
Monosodium Citrate functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Monosodium Citrate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Monosodium Citrate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (62.5% of its uses).

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