Triethyl Citrate (TEC)

Product details

Triethyl Citrate (TEC)

Description:

● A pure solvent, diluent, and fixative for long-lasting perfumes 

● An excellent active agent for deodorants (inhibits enzymatic decomposition of components of sweat) 

● Helps in the better dispersal of insoluble organic UV filters (used in modern-day sun creams) 

● The preferred film-strengthening agent in high-grade hair sprays and nail polish 

● Contributes as a plasticiser to the performance of enteric-coated tablets 

• 100% naturally derived; 

COSMOS approved and compliant with other standards for natural cosmetic;

Manufactured by esterification of plant-based ethanol with citric acid, deriving from glucose syrup by fermentation process from corn starch and/or sugar beet

 - Well known lipophilic substance 

- Good solvating properties

 - Excellent additive for deodorant formulations 

- Will inhibit the formation of malodor from sweat 

- Easy to use liquid

- Suitable for emulsions and aqueous based formulations 

- Water solubility: 65 g/l (at 25°C)

Applications:

Personal Care and Health Care Foods & Beverages, Feeds and Pet Foods Industrial Applications, Cleaners & Detergents 

● Face Care                            ● Deodorants                             ● Hair Treatments 

● Body Care                           ● Colour Cosmetics                  ● Medical Devices 

● Sun Care                             ● Fragrances                               ● OTC. Food Supplements 

● Flavours                               ● Energy Drinks                          ● Carbonated Soft Drinks 

● Feeds and Pet Foods       ● Adhesives, Sealants               ● Fine Chemicals 

●Metal Surface                     ● Paper                                          ● Plastics, Polymers 

● Surface Care                     ●   Inks, Paints, and Coatings

Packaging and Shelf Life :

TEC can be stored for at least 2 years in its original closed container in a cool and dry place.

TEC eco is a colorless and odorless, lipophilic liquid made from natural resources. It is an ideal addition to deodorant formulations because it inhibits the esterase-based metabolism of sweat components which causes malodor. This active ingredient does not affect the natural skin flora. 

Usage : 1.0 – 5.0 %

How to work with  TEC
In emulsions 

Add TEC  to the oil phase and proceed as usual.

In surfactant based formulations 

1. Dissolve TEC  with the surfactant mixture. 

2. At the end of the formulation process, adjust viscosity 

Note: TEC is a lipophilic substance and may influence viscosity built up, depending on the surfactant combination.

In aqueous based formulations 

1. Dissolve TEC with the help of a solubilizer. 

2. Mix with the water phase and proceed as usual

FORMULATION ADVICE

• pH drift in emulsions
• Boost deodorant efficacy 
• Use a pH buffer (e.g. Tri-Sodium-Citrate)
• - Formulate at a lower pH (~ 5) - Combine with other deodorant actives, such as • Antimicrobial deodorant active
• -Add Odor absorbing agents,
• Viscosity-reducing effects in surfactant-based systems
• Use additional rheology modifiers and/or gelling agents

APPLICATION IDEAS :

Perfectly suitable for natural deodorant applications, such as roll-ons and hydroalcoholic sprays.