Emollient

Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate

INCI: TRI-C12-13 ALKYL CITRATE
CAS Not uniquely assigned (mixture of citric acid tri-esters); sold commercially as COSMACOL ECI
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, triesters with C12-13 alcohols
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning, emollient, pigment binder, sebum-control agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, triesters with C12-13 alcohols

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (mixture of citric acid tri-esters); sold commercially as COSMACOL ECI
INCI
TRI-C12-13 ALKYL CITRATE
Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026