Is Tricaprin safe in cosmetics?
Tricaprin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tricaprin
Also known as: Tridecanoin, Tridecanoin C10:0, 4-02-00-01047, BRN 1717683, Decanoin, tri- (+15 more)
INCI: TRICAPRIN (GLYCERYL TRICAPRATE)
Tricaprin (CAS 621-71-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,3-di(decanoyloxy)propyl decanoate
InChIKey
LADGBHLMCUINGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR assessed safe as part of the glyceryl triesters group (2001 report)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tricaprin.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tricaprin.
Known Synonyms
Tridecanoin
Tridecanoin C10:0
4-02-00-01047
BRN 1717683
Decanoin, tri-
Dynasan 110
EINECS 210-702-0
Glycerol tricaprin
NSC 147475
UNII-O1PB8EU98M
1,2,3-Propanol tridecanoate
1,2,3-tridecanoylglycerol
1,3-di(decanoyloxy)propan-2-yl decanoate
Capric acid triglyceride
Capric triglyceride
Caprin
Decanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester
Glycerin tridecanoate
Glycerol tricaprate
Glycerol tridecanoate
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Solvent
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tricaprin allowed in the EU?
Tricaprin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tricaprin do in cosmetics?
Tricaprin functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 621-71-6.
Is Tricaprin used outside cosmetics?
Tricaprin also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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