Is Trilauryl Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Trilauryl Citrate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Trilauryl Citrate
INCI: TRILAURYL CITRATE
Trilauryl Citrate (CAS Not widely established in major databases (distinct from trilaureth citrates)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning agent (triester of citric acid and lauryl alcohol). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely established in major databases (distinct from trilaureth citrates)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent (triester of citric acid and lauryl alcohol)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CIR assessment; not widely reported in VCRP
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trilauryl Citrate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Trilauryl Citrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trilauryl Citrate allowed in the EU?
Trilauryl Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trilauryl Citrate do in cosmetics?
Trilauryl Citrate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent (triester of citric acid and lauryl alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely established in major databases (distinct from trilaureth citrates).
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