The Basics On Acetyl Tributyl Citrate

What is Acetyl Tributyl Citrate?

Related to citric acid and used as a plasticizer, most commonly in nail polish and nail-hardening products.

What are other names for Acetyl Tributyl Citrate?

1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-(ACETYLOXY)-, TRIBUTYL ESTER, 1,2,3PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2(ACETYLOXY), TRIBUTYL ESTER, 2-(ACETYLOXY)- TRIBUTYL ESTER 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-(ACETYLOXY)-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, TRIBUTYL ESTER, ACETATE CITRIC ACID, TRIBUTYL ESTER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ACETYLCITRIC ACID TRIBUTYL ESTER, ATBC, ATEC, CITRIC ACID, TRIBUTYL ESTER, ACETATE, TRIBUTYL ACETYLCITRATE, TRIBUTYL ESTER 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-(ACETYLOXY)-, TRIBUTYL ESTER 2-(ACETYLOXY)-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, TRIBUTYL ESTER ACETATE CITRIC ACID, and TRIBUTYL O-ACETYLCITRATE

What is Acetyl Tributyl Citrate used for?

In cosmetics and personal care products, Acetyl Triethyl Citrate and Acetyl Tributyl Citrate are used mainly in the formulation of nail care products. … Acetyl Trihexyl Citrate and Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate may also be used as skin conditioning agents – emollients.

How Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is classified

Film-Forming/Holding Agents

Recommendations for using Acetyl Tributyl Citrate during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate During Pregnancy

What we know about using Acetyl Tributyl Citrate while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Acetyl Tributyl Citrate from CIR

No report found.

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Products where you might find Acetyl Tributyl Citrate

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel; CLINIQUE Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion

 

 

 

List of References

General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.

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