CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on EU COSING Annex V regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING (Restricted use).

CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate

Safety grade: C

This preservative is permitted in EU cosmetics up to a maximum concentration under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must stay within this limit.

Graded using: EU COSING Annex V.

• EU COSING — Restricted use

Last verified: June 9, 2026