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Description: Inherently natural as it occurs in citric fruits, produced by fermentation of carbohydrates, CAS# 77-92-9. Fine white powder, odorless. Easily soluble in water. pH Value 2.2 (0.1% solution). |
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INCI Name: Citric acid. |
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Properties: Acidulant (useful to adjust pH of products to make them more acid / less alkaline), chelating effect (neutralizes minerals to enhance activity of antioxidants & preservatives), buffering effect (helps to maintain pH between 2.5-6.5 & stabilizes active ingredients), at high concentration shows typical AHA properties (moisturizing, peeling, smoothing, anti-wrinkle effects). |
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Use: For safe use do not use at >10% or at pH <3.5. Can be added to formulas as is. |
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Application: Creams, lotions, shampoos, shower gels, bath bombs/fizzes (combined with sodium bicarbonate). |
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More Information: MSDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe |
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Used in Marketed Products: |
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Skin Active Matrix Support SPF 20 |
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Volume Plus Spray Gel |
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Baby Shampoo |
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Brand: NeoStrata |
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Brand: Beauty Without Cruelty |
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Brand: Johnson's |
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