Tricaprylyl Citrate

INCI: TRICAPRYLYL CITRATE

CAS Number
2432-87-3
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR assessed safe as part of alkyl citrate esters group

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

May modulate transdermal absorption of co-formulated actives (shown to reduce permeation in some studies); lightweight emollient with good skin feel

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tricaprylyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?

May modulate transdermal absorption of co-formulated actives (shown to reduce permeation in some studies); lightweight emollient with good skin feel The EU classifies Tricaprylyl Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Tricaprylyl Citrate allowed in the EU?

Tricaprylyl Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tricaprylyl Citrate do in cosmetics?

Tricaprylyl Citrate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2432-87-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tricaprylyl 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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