SODIUM CITRATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
SODIUM CITRATE
Safety grade: A
Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid (found in citrus fruits) that helps balance the pH of cosmetic products. It also helps prevent unwanted chemical reactions by binding to metals that might otherwise cause product breakdown.
Sodium citrate is used in cosmetics to maintain the right pH balance, prevent metal-induced degradation, and mask unpleasant odors in formulations.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Buffering ingredients
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE — Grade B
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- TRIETHANOLAMINE — Grade C
- SODIUM LACTATE — Grade A
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE — Grade B**
- UREA — Grade B
- SODIUM BICARBONATE — Grade A