Triisostearyl citrates (inci)

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 113431-54-2

Definition
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Triisostearyl citrate refers to a citric acid - isostearyl triester which is used in cosmetic formulations. The isostearyl alcohol (iso-1-octadecanol) is the alcoholic component of the triester. Citrate refers to salts/esters of citric acid.

The ester compound acts as a skin care agent (keeps the skin in a good condition) and as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).

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Citric acid; Emollient;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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