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ACETYL TRIETHYLHEXYL CITRATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 150CTM9A3J · registered name ACETYL TRIETHYLHEXYL CITRATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps a film flexiblePLASTICISER

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Acetyl Trialkyl Citrates

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

ACETYL TRIETHYLHEXYL CITRATEINCI아세틸트라이에틸헥실시트레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, 1,2,3-tris(2-ethylhexyl) esterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
126-40-9
CAS No.chemical registry number
144-15-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
205-617-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID80883333
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID401022871
IUPAC
Tris(2-ethylhexyl) 2-(acetyloxy)propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Molecular formula
C32H58O8
Molecular weight
570.808 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Initial boiling point and range
≥ 267 ℃ (1009 mBar)
Flash point
229.5 ℃
Vapour pressure
0 ㎜Hg (25℃)
Water solubility
&amp, lt, 0.05 ㎎/ℓ (20℃, pH: 7~7.3)
Relative density
0.984
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
&amp, gt, 5.7 (log Pow, 23℃)
Viscosity
100 mPa S
Molecular weight
570.79812

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 9 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Plasticizer5
  • Softener and conditioner2
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1
  • Film former1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 3 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: EEC Directive (67/548/EEC), 7th Amended Directive (92/32/EEC) dated 30 April 1992 and EEC Directive 93/21/EEC, 27 April 1993 according to other guideline: Gefahrstoffverordnung (GefStoffV) of 29 September 1994 (BGBl.1, p. 2557) according to OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) (1992-07-17) according to EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) (1992-12-29) according to EPA OPPTS 870.2500 (Acute Dermal Irritation) (August 1998) according to
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: Gefahrstoffverordnung (GefStoffV) of 29 September 1994 (BGBI. I, p. 2557) according to other guideline: EEC Directive (67/548/EEC), 7th Amended Directive (92/32/EEC) & EEC Directive 93/21/EEC according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) according to EPA OPPTS 870.2600 (Skin Sensitisation) according to EU Method B.6 (Skin Sensitisation)
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: EEC Directive 92/69/EEC (31 July 1992), Annex V, Test B 5 (dated 29 December 1992) and EEC Directive 93/21/EEC, 27 April 1993 according to other guideline: GefahrstoffVerordnung (GefStoffV) of 29 September 1994 (BGBL 1, p. 2557) according to OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) (1992-07-17) according to EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) (1992-12-29) according to EPA OPPTS 870.2400 (Acute Eye Irritation) (August 1998) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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