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:
The presence of this ingredient as restricted on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted.


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:

Detail:
For skin products, the concentration of alpha-hydroxy acids alone or in combination (including polyhydroxy acids and bionic acids with alpha hydroxyl groups, and their salts), when used as non-medicinal ingredients, should be lower than 3% and not contribute to the product's pharmacological effects.

Reference:
CIH

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