Tribehenin

INCI: TRIBEHENIN

CAS Number
18641-57-1
Function
Emollient / skin conditioning agent — occlusive
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA food-grade. CIR: Safe as used (glyceryl triesters group, 2001). Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides (2017).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CIR determined safe as used across the glyceryl triester class with negative repeat insult patch test up to 20% and negligible skin penetration.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

PENETRATION_ENHANCER

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tribehenin safe in cosmetics?

CIR determined safe as used across the glyceryl triester class with negative repeat insult patch test up to 20% and negligible skin penetration. The EU classifies Tribehenin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Tribehenin allowed in the EU?

Tribehenin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tribehenin do in cosmetics?

Tribehenin functions as: Emollient / skin conditioning agent — occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 18641-57-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tribehenin?

not established 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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