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Triethyl Citrate

Dissolves other ingredients.

What it is

A compound made by joining citric acid with ethyl alcohol.

Used as a solvent and a deodorant ingredient, and as a plasticizer that keeps films in the formula flexible.

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What it does in a formula

Dissolves other ingredientsOfficial EU function: Solvent
Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling
Adds scentOfficial EU function: Perfuming
Reduces odor or sweatOfficial EU function: Deodorant
PlasticiserOfficial EU function: Plasticiser