Ethyl Citrates
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethyl Citrates is a mixture of mono-, di- and triesters of ethanol and Citric Acid
What does it do?
Ethyl Citrates is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Citrates 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 Ethyl Citrates?
Ethyl Citrates is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl Citrates is a mixture of mono-, di- and triesters of ethanol and Citric Acid
Is Ethyl Citrates allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Citrates is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Citrates do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Citrates is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing.
What is the CAS number of Ethyl Citrates?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Citrates is 172820-60-9.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010