Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/citrate

What is it?

Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate is the potassium salt of the triglycerides formed by the reaction of citric acid with the mono-, di- and triglycerides of a mixture of stearic and palmitic acids.

What does it do?

Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/citrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Binding

  holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

• Bulking

  adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

• Emulsion stabilising

  stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time

• Preservative

  prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users

• Skin conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

• Skin conditioning - emollient

  softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

• Surfactant - emulsifying

  surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

• Viscosity controlling

  adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

EU regulatory status

Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/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.

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