Solvent
TRIETHYL CITRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
PubChem
U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.
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