Characteristics
- INCI
- Triethyl Citrate
- CAS
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77-93-0
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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201-070-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Triethyl Citrate
- Functions
- masking, perfuming, plasticiser
Для кого подходит
Description
Triethyl Citrate is a lightweight ester made from citric acid and ethanol, and it shows up in cosmetics mainly as a deodorant helper, solvent, and fragrance ingredient. It’s not a flashy “treatment” ingredient, but it plays a useful behind-the-scenes role by helping formulas feel smoother, spread more evenly, and perform better. In deodorants and body sprays, it’s especially valued for helping reduce odor by interfering with the breakdown of sweat components that can contribute to smell.
For skin, Triethyl Citrate is generally appreciated for being low-fuss and versatile rather than actively moisturizing or exfoliating. In hair products, it can help with formula texture and stability, making sprays, leave-ins, and styling products easier to use. People who like lightweight, elegant formulas or want deodorants without a heavy, waxy feel may benefit most. It’s usually well tolerated, but as with any cosmetic ingredient, very sensitive skin can react to a product’s full formula, especially if it also contains fragrance or alcohol.
Found in products (1 930 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Shea Moisture (74 продуктов)
