Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
Anhydrous citric acid
CAS 1192555-95-5 · 25/100 · High conf.
Chelating agent · Acidity regulator · Biocide
Concern score
25/100Minor concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 20925 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Laboratory supplies, Cleaning products and household care.
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Anhydrous citric acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|pharma|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_openfoodtox
- inactive_ingredient_database
USFDAinactive ingredient database59 entries — 14 administration routes
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: FILM, SOLUBLE; Maximum daily exposure: 2 mgSource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 30 mgSource →
- Route: INTRACARDIAC; Dosage form: INJECTION; Maximum daily exposure: 25 mgSource →
- Route: INTRAMUSCULAR; Dosage form: INJECTION; Maximum daily exposure: 101 mgSource →
- Route: INTRAMUSCULAR; Dosage form: INJECTION, SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 25 mgSource →
- Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: CONCENTRATE; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: INJECTION; Maximum daily exposure: 1152 mgSource →
- Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 35 mgSource →
- Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 414 mgSource →
- Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: INJECTION, SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 540 mgSource →
- Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: INJECTION, SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE; Maximum daily exposure: 81 mgSource →
- Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: LIQUID; Maximum daily exposure: 18 mgSource →
- Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE; Maximum daily exposure: 60 mgSource →
- Route: NASAL; Dosage form: SPRAY; Maximum daily exposure: 5 mgSource →
- Route: NASAL; Dosage form: SPRAY, METERED; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.09 %w/vSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SUSPENSION/ DROPS; Potency: 0.05 %w/vSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 131 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED; Maximum daily exposure: 360 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CONCENTRATE; Maximum daily exposure: 84 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: ELIXIR; Maximum daily exposure: 90 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: FILM, SOLUBLE; Maximum daily exposure: 7 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: GRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 30 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: PASTE; Maximum daily exposure: 26 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 123 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 570 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 3900 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 400 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 62 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION/ DROPS; Maximum daily exposure: 15 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Maximum daily exposure: 268 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 197 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Maximum daily exposure: 4 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 12 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EFFERVESCENT; Maximum daily exposure: 840 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 312 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING; Maximum daily exposure: 46 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 48 mgSource →
- Route: RECTAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 904 mgSource →
- Route: RESPIRATORY (INHALATION); Dosage form: SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 5 mgSource →
- + 19 more entries not shown
AUFSANZPermittedPermitted food additive under the Food Standards Code.
- Permitted food additive under the Food Standards Code.Source →
EUEFSAEvaluatedEFSA OpenFoodTox includes 1 reference value for this substance.
- EFSA OpenFoodTox includes 1 reference value for this substance.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 20925 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Laboratory supplies, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Chelating agent, pH regulating agent, Preservative.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 20925 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Laboratory supplies, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Chelating agent, pH regulating agent, Preservative.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 75 active drug products and 104 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 75 active drug products and 104 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
USFDAAllowedSubstance added to food inventory includes citric acid.
- Substance added to food inventory includes citric acid.Source →
USUSDA FoodData Centralobserved in branded food ingredient statementsObserved in 9 USDA branded foods including 1 LITER BOTTLE BLACKCHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE DIET BLACK CHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE TOM COLLINS.
- Observed in 9 USDA branded foods including 1 LITER BOTTLE BLACKCHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE DIET BLACK CHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE TOM COLLINS.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Anhydrous citric acid. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Where it appears
Prevalence of Anhydrous citric acid in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
20,925
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsLaboratory suppliesCleaning products and household careIndustrial productsSpecialty occupational productsCleaning and safety
Typical roles
Chelating agentAcidity regulatorBiocideCleaning agentCosmeticsDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragrance
Found in these products
- Crema ManosS'nonas · CreamsHigh
- True Dent DentrifriceNon Food ProductsHigh
- 68YN5T 400mlUltra doux · Non Food ProductsHigh
- CeraVe Schuimende ReinigingsgelCeraVe · BeautyMinor
- Foaming cleanserL'Oréal,Cerave · Non Food ProductsLow
- CadumNon Food ProductsCritical
- ChampoingsPantene · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Coconut MilkHerbal Essences · Health BeautyHigh
- Blemish control cleanserCerave,L'OréalCritical
- garnierGarnierHigh
- Cream pure urea 10%Deliplus · BodyMinor
- gel nettoyantLa Roche-Posay · Face Cleansing GelMinor
- JohnsonsJohnsons · Baby ShampooHigh
- Cicaplast Baume B5+La Roche Posay · Baumes Et Beurres Pour Le CorpsHigh
- Sport TriumphGilletteLow
- Nivea CreemeNivea · Body CareMinor
- Shampooing karitéLe Petit Olivier · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- Lipikar Baume AP+ MLa Roche-Posay,loreal · BodyLow
- ShampoingMixa · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- Nivea crèmeBeiersdorf, Nivea · BodyMinor
- Fresa y nataTulipan Negro · Non Food ProductsCritical
- dushyCosmetic ProductsHigh
- FawakihChergui · Beverages And Beverages PreparationsModerate
- ToallitasDodotMinor
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Anhydrous citric acid in the catalog.
- 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate
- Citric acid monohydrate
- Sodium benzoate
- Calcium sorbate
- Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate
- Potassium sorbate
- Benzoic acid-|A-13C
- Xanthylium, 9-[2-(ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl-, molybdatephosphate (1:?)
- Sodium benzoate
- Sodium hydroxide
- D-Lactic acid
- Sodium hydroxide