Film-Forming Agent

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate

INCI: Citric Acid

Also known as: Citric Acid

Acetyl tributyl citrate is an ingredient that’s related to citric acid

At a glance

Fragrance

Best For Skin Types

All skin types

Usage Frequency

As directed on product packaging

What Is Acetyl Tributyl Citrate?

Acetyl tributyl citrate is an ingredient that’s related to citric acid. It’s used as a plasticizer, most commonly in nail polish and nail-hardening products.

How It Works

Acetyl tributyl citrate is an ingredient that’s related to citric acid. It’s used as a plasticizer, most commonly in nail polish and nail-hardening products.

How widely it's used

0.4%
of skincare products contain this ingredient — placing it in the top 25% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in: Moisturisers Treatments

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

Show identifiers
INCI Name
ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE
EC Number
201-067-0
Function
Masking, Perfuming, Plasti CI Ser

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