Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated ingredient — mandatory testing for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals. Very limited published toxicological data; safety largely inferred from component moieties (laureth, citric acid). Would require additional safety substantiation for EU notification if primary safety data are unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trilaureth-9 Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated ingredient — mandatory testing for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals. Very limited published toxicological data; safety largely inferred from component moieties (laureth, citric acid). Would require additional safety substantiation for EU notification if primary safety data are unavailable. The EU classifies Trilaureth-9 Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Trilaureth-9 Citrate allowed in the EU?
Trilaureth-9 Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trilaureth-9 Citrate do in cosmetics?
Trilaureth-9 Citrate functions as: Likely emulsifier / skin conditioning agent (ethoxylated lauryl alcohol citrate ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned in major databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Trilaureth-9 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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