Dilauryl Citrate

CAS Number: 25637-88-1

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Skin creams, lotions, moisturizers, makeup, and cosmetic formulations containing emollients or skin-conditioning ingredients

Description:

Dilauryl citrate is an ester derived from citric acid and lauryl alcohol. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin-conditioning ingredient and emollient, helping improve the texture and spreadability of formulations. It may be found in creams, lotions, and other skin care products.

Health concerns:

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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