The Basics On Citrate Buffer

What is Citrate Buffer?

Citrate buffer is a buffered mixture of sodium citrate and citric acid and is used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster.

What are other names for Citrate Buffer?

1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, MONOSODIUM SALT, 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, TRISODIUM SALT, 1,2,3PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2HYDROXY, MONOSODIUM SALT, 1,2,3PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2HYDROXY, TRISODIUM SALT, 2-HYDROXY- MONOSODIUM SALT 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY- TRISODIUM SALT 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT, 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, TRISODIUM SALT, 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID,TRISODIUM SALT, CITRIC ACID, MONSODIUM SALT, CITRIC ACID, TRISODIUM SALT, MONOSODIUM CITRATE, MONOSODIUM SALT 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, MONOSODIUM SALT 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, MONSODIUM SALT CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM CITRATEM, SODIUM DIHYDROGEN CITRATE, TRISODIUM CITRATE, TRISODIUM SALT 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, TRISODIUM SALT 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, and TRISODIUM SALT CITRIC ACID

What is Citrate Buffer used for?

Citrate buffer is a buffered mixture of the cosmetic ingredients sodium citrate and citric acid. It functions in cosmetics as a pH-adjusting ingredient to keep products in the acidic range of the pH scale.

How Citrate Buffer is classified

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Recommendations for using Citrate Buffer during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Citrate Buffer During Pregnancy

What we know about using Citrate Buffer while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Citrate Buffer from CIR

No report found.

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Products where you might find Citrate Buffer

Tarte Cosmetics The Buffer Airbrush Finish Bamboo Foundation Brush (1 piece); BY TERRY Soft-Buffer Foundation Brush (1 piece); Kjaer Weis The Buffer- Concealer Brush (1 piece); Kerastase Reflection Mask for Color-Treated Hair; Deborah Lippmann Nail Essentials Kit; CLINIQUE Clinique For Men Daily Age Repair

 

 

 

List of References

General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.

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