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Emollient ester

ACETYL TRIETHYLHEXYL CITRATE

CAS 144-15-0
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Acetyl triethylhexyl citrate is a citrate ester used as a non-greasy emollient and plasticizer. It gives silky slip in foundations and sunscreens and is regarded as a clean replacement for phthalate plasticizers.

Skin benefits

  • Light, fast-spreading emollient
  • Plasticizer for film-forming makeup
  • Non-comedogenic
  • Replaces phthalates and silicones

Known concerns

  • Very minor risk for sensitive eyes
  • Avoid on broken skin in rare cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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