Chemical Substance - Potassium citrate
NHPID name:
Potassium citrate
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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: NNHPDNon-medicinal
Purposes:
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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Sequestering Agent
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Thickening Agent
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