Sodium Citrate(in 13,238 products)
Potential Risk Index®:
About:
Functions:
1. Acidity Regulator / Buffering Agent - Changes or maintains the acidity or basicity of food/cosmetics.
2. Antioxidant - Reduces oxidation to prevent the formation of free radicals which may be harmful to health.
3. Emulsifier - Allows water and oils to remain mixed together to form an emulsion.
4. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.
5. Preservative - Prevents and inhibits the growth of unwanted microorganisms which may be harmful
Sodium Citrate is a naturally occurring salt that is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products as a pH adjuster, emulsifier, and preservative. It is also used in some food products as a flavor enhancer and antioxidant.
In cosmetics and personal care products, Sodium Citrate helps to adjust the pH of products to ensure that they are gentle and non-irritating to the skin. It also works as an emulsifier, helping to mix oil and water-based ingredients together, and as a preservative, helping to prevent the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. Recent studies have shown that Sodium Citrate may also have antioxidant properties, which can help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
In food products, Sodium Citrate is used as a flavor enhancer and antioxidant. It is commonly found in products like soft drinks, candies, and processed cheese. Sodium Citrate has a slightly tart taste and can be used to enhance the flavor of these products.
It is approved to use as food additive in EU and generally recognized as safe food substance in US.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/311
Regulatory References:
1. US FDA Food Additives Status List [2018]
- Sodium citrate
2. EU Approved Food Additive [2018]
- E331
3. Canada List of Permitted Food Additives
- List 8 - Sodium Citrate
4. US FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) Food Substances (21 CFR 184) [2017]
- § 184.1751 - Sodium citrate
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Harmful if swallowed (H302)
2. Causes skin irritation (H315)
3. May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317)
4. Causes serious eye damage (H318)
5. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
6. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H334)
7. May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
8. May cause genetic defects (H340)
9. Suspected of causing genetic defects (H341)
10. May cause cancer (H350)
11. Suspected of causing cancer (H351)
12. May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360)
13. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)
14. Very toxic to aquatic life (H400)
15. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H410)
Potential Health Concerns For:
1. Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials (PubMed ID:7706905)
2. Hypocalcemia (PubMed ID:17111419)
3. Papilloma (PubMed ID:1752781)
4. Precancerous Conditions (PubMed ID:1752781)
5. Urinary Bladder Neoplasms (PubMed ID:1752781)
6. Ventricular Fibrillation (PubMed ID:4066228)
Potential Health Benefits For:
1. Acidosis (PubMed ID:11490519)
2. Acidosis, Renal Tubular (PubMed ID:16799914)
3. Nephrocalcinosis (PubMed ID:11490519)
4. Sjogren's Syndrome (PubMed ID:11490519)
5. Urinary Calculi (PubMed ID:8302413)
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