Trihexyldecyl Citrate

AKA: Trihexyldecyl citrate [INCI], 58200-64-9, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 3-tris(2-hexyldecyl) ester, Tris(2-hexyldecyl) citrate

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Not Clean

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tris(2-hexyldecyl) ester

Formula

C54H104O7

Mol. Weight

865.40

CAS #

58200-64-9

Form

Liquid

Functions

Plasticiser

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic plasticizer and emollient developed for cosmetic use, designed to improve product texture, stability, and skin feel in modern skincare and color cosmetic formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR