Is Strontium Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Strontium Citrate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Strontium Citrate
Also known as: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:3), Tricalcium citrate, Acicontral, Calcium citrate, tribasic, Calcium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate (3:2) (+8 more)
INCI: STRONTIUM CITRATE
Strontium Citrate (CAS 813-94-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Oral care (anti-sensitivity agent in dentifrices). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Oral care (anti-sensitivity agent in dentifrices)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Strontium Citrate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Chelating agent
Flavouring and nutrient
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Stabilizing agent
pH regulating agent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Strontium Citrate.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:3)
Tricalcium citrate
Acicontral
Calcium citrate, tribasic
Calcium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate (3:2)
Citric acid, calcium salt (2:3)
Citrical
EINECS 212-391-7
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid calcium salt (2:3)
Tribasic calcium citrate
Citracal
Calcitrate
UNII-86117BWO7P
Chemical Function
pH regulating agent
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Chelating agent
Flavouring and nutrient
Stabilizing agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
SCIL (9/2019)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
CALCIUM CITRATE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL2106123
Max Phase
3
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strontium Citrate allowed in the EU?
Strontium Citrate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Strontium Citrate do in cosmetics?
Strontium Citrate functions as: Oral care (anti-sensitivity agent in dentifrices). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 813-94-5.
Is Strontium Citrate used outside cosmetics?
Strontium Citrate also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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