Trihexyldecyl Citrate

INCI: TRIHEXYLDECYL CITRATE

CAS Number
Not widely published (related alkyl citrate esters reviewed by CIR)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, plasticizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR Expert Panel concluded alkyl citrate esters are safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

None significant; standard purity and heavy metal specifications apply

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trihexyldecyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?

None significant; standard purity and heavy metal specifications apply The EU classifies Trihexyldecyl Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trihexyldecyl Citrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Trihexyldecyl Citrate do in cosmetics?

Trihexyldecyl Citrate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, plasticizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (related alkyl citrate esters reviewed by CIR).

What is the Margin of Safety for Trihexyldecyl 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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