Is Stearyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Stearyl Citrate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Stearyl Citrate
Also known as: citric acid, octadecyl ester, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, octadecyl ester
INCI: STEARYL CITRATE
Stearyl Citrate (CAS 1337-33-3) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxy-2-(2-octadecoxy-2-oxoethyl)butanedioate
InChIKey
REVZBRXEBPWDRA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2014 safe. FDA GRAS for food as antioxidant/emulsifier.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearyl Citrate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Chelating agent
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearyl Citrate.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
citric acid, octadecyl ester
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, octadecyl ester
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Chelating agent
Antioxidant
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
animal_products
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearyl Citrate allowed in the EU?
Stearyl Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearyl Citrate do in cosmetics?
Stearyl Citrate functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 1337-33-3.
Is Stearyl Citrate used outside cosmetics?
Stearyl Citrate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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