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Solvent

TRIETHYL CITRATE

CAS 77-93-0
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Triester of citric acid and ethanol — a gentle solvent and deodorant active that inhibits odour-causing bacterial enzymes. Long food and pharma history; very low irritation.

Function

FRAGRANCEPLASTICISERSOLVENTVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGPERFUMINGDEODORANT

Skin benefits

  • Plasticiser and skin conditioning agent
  • Reduces sweat odour as deodorant active
  • Solvent for fragrances
  • Mild and well-tolerated

Known concerns

  • Possible mild eye irritation in concentrate
  • Standard formulation caveats

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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