Chemical Substance - Potassium citrate

NHPID name:
Potassium citrate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid tripotassium salt

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Potassium citrate


Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Citrate , Citric acid , Potassium

CAS registry number:
866-84-2



Additional details

Detail:
Potassium citrate 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 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


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Buffering Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Emulsion Stabilizer , Gelling Agent , PH Adjuster , Sequestering Agent , Thickening Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA