Is Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate
INCI: TRI-C12-13 ALKYL CITRATE
Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (mixture of citric acid tri-esters); sold commercially as COSMACOL ECI) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, pigment binder, sebum-control agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (mixture of citric acid tri-esters); sold commercially as COSMACOL ECI
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, pigment binder, sebum-control agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate allowed in the EU?
Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate do in cosmetics?
Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, pigment binder, sebum-control agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (mixture of citric acid tri-esters); sold commercially as COSMACOL ECI.
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