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Triammonium citrate

Triammonium citrate is a chemical compound whose molecular formula is C6H17N3O7.[1]

Synopsis

It was patented some date prior to 1986.[2]

This substance causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation and may cause respiratory irritation.[1]

It is known in the European E number food additive series as E380. It is known in the United States as "an indirect food additive for use only as a component of adhesives", and as a "substance added directly to human food affirmed as generally recognized as safe (GRAS)."[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Substance information - Triammonium citrate". European Chemicals Agency.
  2. ^ a b "Compound Summary for CID 18954 - Ammonium Citrate, Tribasic". PubChem.