Is Ethyl Citrates safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Citrates has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Citrates
INCI: ETHYL CITRATES
Ethyl Citrates (CAS Group entry — Triethyl Citrate: 77-93-0 [^1_17]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Plasticizer, solvent, deodorant agent, skin conditioning, masking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Group entry — Triethyl Citrate: 77-93-0 [^1_17]
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Function
Plasticizer, solvent, deodorant agent, skin conditioning, masking
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — Triethyl Citrate is GRAS for food; no 21 CFR cosmetic restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Citrates.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ethyl Citrates — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Citrates allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Citrates EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Citrates do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Citrates functions as: Plasticizer, solvent, deodorant agent, skin conditioning, masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Group entry — Triethyl Citrate: 77-93-0 [^1_17].
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