Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Docosahexaenoic/Docosapentaenoic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride

INCI: DOCOSAHEXAENOIC/DOCOSAPENTAENOIC/OLEIC/PALMITIC TRIGLYCERIDE

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex mixed triglyceride)
Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient/occlusive), skin protectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded triglycerides as a class are safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Polyunsaturated fatty acid content (DHA/DPA) creates oxidative instability requiring antioxidant protection and nitrogen-blanketed storage; marine-derived sourcing mandates heavy metals (Hg, Pb, As, Cd) and PCB/dioxin verification per SCCS guidance.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Docosahexaenoic/Docosapentaenoic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride safe in cosmetics?

Polyunsaturated fatty acid content (DHA/DPA) creates oxidative instability requiring antioxidant protection and nitrogen-blanketed storage; marine-derived sourcing mandates heavy metals (Hg, Pb, As, Cd) and PCB/dioxin verification per SCCS guidance. The EU classifies Docosahexaenoic/Docosapentaenoic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Docosahexaenoic/Docosapentaenoic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride allowed in the EU?

Docosahexaenoic/Docosapentaenoic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Docosahexaenoic/Docosapentaenoic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride do in cosmetics?

Docosahexaenoic/Docosapentaenoic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient/occlusive), skin protectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex mixed triglyceride).

What is the Margin of Safety for Docosahexaenoic/Docosapentaenoic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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