Chemical Substance - Potassium citrate, monohydrate
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Potassium citrate, monohydrate
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Potassium citrate monohydrate is a source of citric acid, which is an alpha-hydroxy acid. The presence of citric acid on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. Potassium citrate monohydrate cannot be used in topical natural health products except in accordance with the restrictions on citric acid set out on the Hotlist unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php
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Non-medicinal
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Buffering Agent
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Emulsifying Agent
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Emulsion Stabilizer
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Gelling Agent
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PH Adjuster
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Thickening Agent
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