Triethyl Citrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, plasticiser in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Triethyl citrate
What does it do?
Triethyl Citrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
EU regulatory status
Triethyl 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 Triethyl Citrate?
Triethyl Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Triethyl citrate
Is Triethyl Citrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Triethyl Citrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Triethyl Citrate do in cosmetic products?
Triethyl Citrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, plasticiser.
What is the CAS number of Triethyl Citrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Triethyl Citrate is 77-93-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 21/11/2016