Is Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate
INCI: ACETYL TRIETHYLHEXYL CITRATE
Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate (CAS 144-15-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Film Forming, Plasticiser. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Film Forming, Plasticiser
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
tris(2-ethylhexyl) 2-acetyloxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
InChIKey
FRDNONBEXWDRDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics. CIR-reviewed - Expert Panel concluded safe as used based on structural similarity data from the acetyl citrate ester group.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate allowed in the EU?
Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate do in cosmetics?
Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate functions as: Emollient, Film Forming, Plasticiser. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 144-15-0.
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