Citric acid is a weak acid that occurs naturally in abundance in lemon. It is useful for lowering the pH in creams and lotions and for making household products or effervescent bath products.
CAUTION: CORROSIVE
Precautions for use:
• Handling: gloves and protective glasses strongly recommended.
• Fine dust can irritate the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
• In solution in water: low pH (1.3) in solution (40%), so may cause chemical burns.
• Avoid contact with: aluminum, zinc, copper.
• Compatible with: stainless steel, HDPE plastic
• Harmless gas release in aqueous mixture with a basic ingredient (baking soda).
Use: Bath bombs, sparkling bath salts. Its acidic pH makes it a good antibacterial, antifungal and descaling agent in household products.
Storage: Protect from moisture, out of the reach of children.
