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HallStar® TEC

INCI Name: Triethyl Citrate
Product Code: 2382
CAS #: 77-93-0
EINECS: 201-070-7
Brand: HallStar®

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Hallstar® TEC, Triethyl Citrate is an ester of citric acid and is a colorless, clear, oily, odorless to mild fruity liquid of natural origin. Triethyl Citrate is slightly soluble in water and miscible in ethanol and glycols. The ingredient is produced by reaction when combining natural, corn derived ethyl alcohol and naturally produced citric acid. Triethyl Citrate is used as an emulsifier, antioxidant, solvent, plasticizer, and carrier, or diluent for fragrances. It is non‐irritating to skin and shows no sensitizing effects when used in beauty products. Hallstar® TEC also functions as a plasticizer in nitrocellulose, vinyl acetate and natural resins. It works well in hair fixative sprays and long-lasting cosmetics. Additionally, it is used as a malodor active ingredient in deodorant products and a solubilizer of organic UV filters in sunscreen formulas.

Features & Benefits:

  • Anti-oxidant
  • Bactericidal Agent
  • Biodegradable
  • Co-emulsifying Agent
  • Deodorant Agent
  • Emulsifying Agent (W/O)
  • Fragrance Solubilizer
  • Hair Fixative
  • Nail Conditioning Agent
  • Natural Product
  • Pigment Wetter & Dispersant
  • Plasticizer
  • Resin plasticizer
  • Solubilizing Agent
  • Sunscreen Solvent
Assay as Triethyl Citrate >99.0
Appearance Clear colorless liquid
Color, HAZEN 50
Moisture, % 0.25
Refractive Index, 25°C 1.440-1.442
Relative Density, 25/25ºC 1.135-1.139
Acidity as Citric Acid, % 0.02
Insoluble In
  • Water
Soluble In
  • Alcohol [Ethanol]
  • Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Mineral Oil
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Silicones
Solvency Of
  • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate 30%
  • Bemotrizinol (4.5%)
  • Ethylhexyl Triazone 11%
  • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenol Triazine (Bemotrizinol) <2%
Packaging
  • Drum - 227kgs
  • Pail - 20kgs

Regional Approvals:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • China
  • EU
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Taiwan
  • US

Polymers:

  • Nitrocellulose
  • Vinyl chloride acetate

Applications:

  • Antiperspirants
  • Bath Additives
  • Body care
  • Lip care
  • Fragrances
  • Daily Wear Sun Care
  • Deodorants
  • Eye makeup
  • Facial cleansers
  • Facial color cosmetics
  • Liquid handsoaps
  • Makeup
  • Nail Care
  • Men's grooming
  • Styling aids
  • Sunscreens

Formulas:

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Name Regional Acceptance  Formula Number
After Sun Body LotionASEAN, Australia, Canada, China, EU, Global, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-63
Multifunctional Liquid Defense SPF 50ASEAN, Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-41
Natural Pomegranate Sun StickASEAN, Australia, Canada, China, EU, Global, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-150
Pomegranate Glow SPF 50ASEAN, Australia, Canada, China, EU, Global, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-148
Shine Shield Stick SPF 60ASEAN, Australia, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, TaiwanJZ16-149
Sun Shield Stick SPF 60ASEAN, Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-151
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