Mamta Polycoats is a trusted Triethyl Citrate manufacturer and supplier in India. Our specialty product is extensively used in cosmetics, fragrance, pharmaceutical coating & plastics, and much more. Our Triethyl Citrate is eco-friendly & non-toxify, manufactured by esterification of citric and ethanol. It is a product that compliance with all major pharmacopoeias and food regulatory bodies to ensure your products meet and adhere to industry standards.
TEC is used as a food additive that serves as a flavouring agent and foaming stabilizer, primarily as a whipping enhancer for egg whites during processing.
Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is used as a film for hair sprays & nail polish and perfume cologne fixers to help prolong the scent. Moreover, it is also an active ingredient in deodorants.
It serves as a plasticizer for natural resins & cellulose derivatives, pharmaceutical pallet coating, table coating, soft gel coating, and hard gelatin capsules.
It is used as a plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride and other similar polymers.
Cosmetics and Personal Care | Food & Beverages |
Face Care | Flavours |
Body Care | Carbonated Soft Drinks |
Sun Care | Sport and Energy Drinks |
Deodorants | Metal Surfaces Treatment |
Colour Cosmetics | Feeds & Pet Food |
Fragrances | |
Hair Treatments | |
Nail Care |
1) | Assay (GC) | 99.0 % min. |
2) | Acidity (as Citric Acid ) | 0.02 % max. |
3) | Colour (APHA) | 50 max. |
4) | Water Content (w/w) | 0.25 % max. |
5) | Specific Gravity (at 25 °C) | 1.135 - 1.139 |
6) | Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.439 - 1.445 |
7) | Molecular Weight | 276.3 |
8) | Flash Point | 155 °C |
9) | Pour Point °C | 45.5 °C |
10) | Viscosity (at 25 °C) | 35 mPa. s |
What is Triethyl Citrate (TEC)?
Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is an ester of citric acid. The Triethyl Citrate company in India produces TEC through the fermentation of natural citric acid and ethanol. It is a colourless, odourless liquid that is used as a food additive, pharmaceutical coating, plasticizer, solvent and perfuming agent, and cosmetic & personal care products.
Is Triethyl Citrate safe for the skin?
Triethyl Citrate is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products. At Mamta Polycoats, we assure 100% natural material viz citric & ethanol and compliance to regulation and standards. It is used as a solvent, fixative, and diluent in perfumes, fragrances, skincare products, and hair care products.
What is the role of Triethyl Citrate in formulations?
TEC is used as a masking, plasticizer, solvent, viscosity controlling, stabilizer, and pseudo emulsifier.
How should Triethyl Citrate be handled?
Triethyl Citrate is manufactured under stable conditions. However, contact with strong oxidizing agents should be avoided. Keep away from open flames, exposure to high temperatures, and other ignition sources.
Where can I buy Triethyl Citrate?
Mamta Polycoats, a leading Triethyl Citrate manufacturer in India, offers top-notch TEC for diverse applications. It is supplied in a 225 kg drum and 1000 kg IBC that can be stored for up to 2 years. With a strong global network, we can deliver premium-quality specialty products across the globe. So, if you are looking for a trusted Triethyl Citrate exporter in India for your specific application, get in touch with us.