Allowed in EU

C40-60 Alkyl/octyldodecyl Citrate

What is it?

C40-60 Alkyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate is the product formed by the esterification of C40-60 Alcohols and Octyldodecanol with Citric Acid.

EU regulatory status

C40-60 Alkyl/octyldodecyl Citrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is C40-60 Alkyl/octyldodecyl Citrate?

C40-60 Alkyl/octyldodecyl Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C40-60 Alkyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate is the product formed by the esterification of C40-60 Alcohols and Octyldodecanol with Citric Acid.

Is C40-60 Alkyl/octyldodecyl Citrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C40-60 Alkyl/octyldodecyl Citrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 20/07/2012