"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other language: Citrate de triéthyle
- INCI name: TRIETHYL CITRATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 201-070-7
- Food additive: E1505
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Triethyl citrate is produced by a process of esterification of citric acid with ethanol. It is naturally present in small amounts in wine and is easily metabolized by the human body.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is frequently used in deodorants formulated as alternatives to aluminum salts. Because of its ability to inhibit enzymatic decomposition of sweat components, it is an excellent active ingredient in the fight against body odor. Triethyl citrate also has antibacterial properties.
It is authorized in organic.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is frequently used in deodorants formulated as alternatives to aluminum salts. Because of its ability to inhibit enzymatic decomposition of sweat components, it is an excellent active ingredient in the fight against body odor. Triethyl citrate also has antibacterial properties.
It is authorized in organic.
Its functions (INCI)
- Deodorant : Reduces or masks unpleasant body odors
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Plasticiser : Softens and softens another substance that otherwise could not easily be deformed, dispersed or worked
- Solvent : Dissolves other substances
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
- Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
This ingredient is present in 1.44% of cosmetics.
