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Emollient

TRIHEXYLDECYL CITRATE

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A lightweight citrate ester of branched fatty alcohols used as an emollient and pigment-wetting agent. Generally well tolerated; sits at solid upper yellow pending more cosmetic-specific data.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTPLASTICISERSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient feel
  • Pigment-wetting in colour cosmetics
  • Citrate ester is biodegradable
  • Low sensitisation history

Known concerns

  • Can occlude very oily skin types
  • Limited long-term cosmetic safety dossier
  • Quality depends on fatty alcohol purity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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