Description

Diammonium citrate is a chemical compound, inorganic salt of citric acid (α and β-hydroxytricarboxylic acid).
The industrial production of citric acid takes place by mycological fermentation of raw sugar from Aspergillus niger and subsequent crystallisation with alkaline solutions.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Buffering agent. Iingredient that can bring an alkaline or acid solution to a certain pH level and prevent it from changing, in practice a pH stabiliser that can effectively resist instability and pH change.

Chelating agent. It has the function of preventing unstable reactions and improving the bioavailability of chemical components within a product, and removes calcium and magnesium cations that can cause cloudiness in clear liquids.
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CAS: 3012-65-5