Triethyl Citrate is a 100% natural citric acid ester, produced by esterification of citric acid with ethanol. In cosmetics, it is used as an active ingredient in deodorants, a natural solvent for hard-to-solubilize active ingredients, and as a fragrance fixative that prolongs its perception on the skin. Unlike traditional antimicrobials, which kill bacteria, it is gentle - inhibiting enzymes (esterases) in Corynebacteria, thus preventing unpleasant odours while protecting the natural skin microbiome. You can read about its use in deodorants and its properties in our blog article on natural deodorants.

Key benefits:

• 100% natural origin - suitable for natural and organic cosmetics.
• Aluminium-free deodorant action - effectively controls Corynebacteria and odour formation.
• Microbiome protection - does not kill bacteria, only inhibits their enzymatic activity.
• Solvent and fragrance fixer - prolongs the durability of perfume ingredients.
• Multifunctional additive - usable in different types of formulations (alcohol sprays, roll-on, emulsions).

Suitable for products such as:

• Deodorants (roll-on, sprays, aerosols).
• Natural deodorants without aluminium salts.
• Body and perfume sprays (as fragrance fixative).
• Formulations where it is necessary to dissolve otherwise difficult to dissolve active ingredients.

Use in formulation:

• Dosage: 1,0-5,0 % as deodorant active ingredient.
• Solubility: minimal in water, dispersible in oils, soluble in ethanol.
• Incorporation
  • in the oil phase before homogenisation (for roll-on and emulsion formulations),
  • or directly into ethanol for alcohol deodorants and sprays.
• Stability: stable under normal processing conditions, avoid strongly alkaline environments (risk of hydrolysis).

Triethyl Citrate is a reliable multifunctional natural ester that offers high performance in deodorants, improves the stability and sensoriality of cosmetic formulations, and enables the creation of products that are both skin and environmentally friendly.

Product safety rating according to EWG: 1 (low risk)

FAQ

Is Triethyl Citrate safe for skin?
Yes, it is a mild and well tolerated ester that is non-cytotoxic and protects the natural microbiome.

Why is it suitable for natural deodorants?
It is 100% natural, aluminum-free and effectively reduces odor by inhibiting enzymes, not killing bacteria.

Can I use it outside of deodorants?
Yes, it is often used as a solvent for actives and as a fragrance fixative in perfumed products.

For more information on the quality of the product, please refer to the attestation, which we update with each new batch.

All raw materials supplied are of cosmetic quality, not suitable for internal use.

Please use appropriate protective equipment when handling.