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Description :
Citric Acid is used in cosmetics and personal care products to improve skin appearance and help control the pH of the product. Citric acid is also used as a preservative and flavoring agent in processed food and a disinfectant in cleaning products.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products, cleaning products, food.
Health Impacts: Citric Acid can cause serious eye irritation and may cause respiratory irritation if exposed to it.
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PubChem: Citric Acid (Accessed September 2024)