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Triethyl Citrate (TEC)
Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is a clear, colorless, nearly odorless liquid ester derived from citric acid and ethanol. It is widely used in the fragrance, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries as a solvent, fixative, plasticizer, and fragrance carrier. TEC is valued for its excellent compatibility with fragrance ingredients and its ability to slow the evaporation of volatile aroma compounds, helping to improve fragrance longevity and stability without significantly altering the scent profile. Key characteristics: Clear, colorless liquid Nearly odorless Excellent solvent and fixative Low volatility High chemical stability Good compatibility with fragrance and cosmetic ingredients Helps improve fragrance longevity Non-greasy and easy to incorporate into formulations Applications: Fine fragrances and perfumes Oil-based perfumes Reed diffusers Air fresheners Cosmetic and personal care products Deodorants and antiperspirants In perfumery, Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is commonly used as a fixative and solvent to enhance fragrance stability, reduce the evaporation rate of volatile notes, and create a smoother, longer-lasting scent profile. It is also widely used in deodorant formulations because it helps reduce odor-causing bacterial activity while remaining gentle on the skin.
Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is a clear, colorless, nearly odorless liquid ester derived from citric acid and ethanol. It is widely used in the fragrance, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries as a solvent, fixative, plasticizer, and fragrance carrier.
TEC is valued for its excellent compatibility with fragrance ingredients and its ability to slow the evaporation of volatile aroma compounds, helping to improve fragrance longevity and stability without significantly altering the scent profile.
Key characteristics:
- Clear, colorless liquid
- Nearly odorless
- Excellent solvent and fixative
- Low volatility
- High chemical stability
- Good compatibility with fragrance and cosmetic ingredients
- Helps improve fragrance longevity
- Non-greasy and easy to incorporate into formulations
Applications:
- Fine fragrances and perfumes
- Oil-based perfumes
- Reed diffusers
- Air fresheners
- Cosmetic and personal care products
- Deodorants and antiperspirants
In perfumery, Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is commonly used as a fixative and solvent to enhance fragrance stability, reduce the evaporation rate of volatile notes, and create a smoother, longer-lasting scent profile. It is also widely used in deodorant formulations because it helps reduce odor-causing bacterial activity while remaining gentle on the skin.
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Delivery Timelines
Lagos: Within 48 hours.
Other states in Nigeria: 3–5 working days.
International orders: 3–7 working days, depending on destination and shipping method.
International Shipping
We offer international shipping through the following options:
Neighbouring African Countries: We use transport parks and regional transport services for deliveries to neighbouring countries.
DHL: International courier delivery is available through DHL.
Independent Shipping Agents: If you have a preferred shipping agent in your country, we can arrange to work with them. We can also help you find an agent who ships to your location.
International shipping costs depend on the destination, package weight and selected delivery method. Customs duties and import charges, where applicable, are the customer’s responsibility.
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