Triethylhexyl Citrate
INCI: TRIETHYLHEXYL CITRATE (FORMERLY CITRIC ACID, TRI-2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
None significant. One of the safest and most widely used cosmetic emollients/plasticizers. Compatible with COSMOS/ECOCERT standards when naturally derived. Biodegradable. Frequently used in sunscreen formulations as a solvent for UV filters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Triethylhexyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?
None significant. One of the safest and most widely used cosmetic emollients/plasticizers. Compatible with COSMOS/ECOCERT standards when naturally derived. Biodegradable. Frequently used in sunscreen formulations as a solvent for UV filters The EU classifies Triethylhexyl Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Triethylhexyl Citrate allowed in the EU?
Triethylhexyl Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Triethylhexyl Citrate do in cosmetics?
Triethylhexyl Citrate functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient), plasticizer, solvent (widely used ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7147-34-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Triethylhexyl 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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