Triammonium citrate explained

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

Synopsis

It was patented some date prior to 1986.

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Substance information - Triammonium citrate . European Chemicals Agency.
2. Web site: Compound Summary for CID 18954 - Ammonium Citrate, Tribasic . PubChem.