Citric acid (and) Silver citrate in EU cosmetics: Annex V, entry 59
Citric acid (and) Silver citrate: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is 0,2 %, corresponding to 0,0024 % of silver. Annex V, entry 59, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 59
- Chemical name/INN
- 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, silver(1+) salt, monohydrate
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Citric acid (and) Silver citrate
- EC number
- 460-890-5
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,2 %, corresponding to 0,0024 % of silver | Other: Not to be used in oral products and eye products
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