Is Trihexyldecyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Trihexyldecyl Citrate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Trihexyldecyl Citrate
INCI: TRIHEXYLDECYL CITRATE
Trihexyldecyl Citrate (CAS Not widely published (related alkyl citrate esters reviewed by CIR)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, plasticizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published (related alkyl citrate esters reviewed by CIR)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, plasticizer
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trihexyldecyl Citrate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Trihexyldecyl Citrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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