Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate

INCI: TRI-C12-13 ALKYL CITRATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (mixture of citric acid tri-esters); sold commercially as COSMACOL ECI
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, pigment binder, sebum-control agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns; synthetic origin, not permitted in certified natural/organic cosmetics (e.g., COSMOS)

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns; synthetic origin, not permitted in certified natural/organic cosmetics (e.g., COSMOS) The EU classifies Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate allowed in the EU?

Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate do in cosmetics?

Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, pigment binder, sebum-control agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (mixture of citric acid tri-esters); sold commercially as COSMACOL ECI.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate?

not established 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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