Acetyl Triethyl Citrate
INCI: ACETYL TRIETHYL CITRATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
Expert Verdict
Minimal. Non-toxic, biodegradable citric acid derivative. Primarily a plasticizer in nail lacquers. Well-established safety profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetyl Triethyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Minimal. Non-toxic, biodegradable citric acid derivative. Primarily a plasticizer in nail lacquers. Well-established safety profile. The EU classifies Acetyl Triethyl Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Acetyl Triethyl Citrate allowed in the EU?
Acetyl Triethyl Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acetyl Triethyl Citrate do in cosmetics?
Acetyl Triethyl Citrate functions as: Film Forming, Plasticiser, Masking, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 77-89-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Acetyl Triethyl Citrate?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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