Good Emollient NOAEL Data

Tridecyl Trimellitate

INCI: TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE

CAS Number
94109-09-8
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), thickener, pigment dispersant, film former
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating (2024). 409 VCRP uses. Up to 57.1% in lipstick.

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Tridecyl Trimellitate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL ca.225 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL ca.225 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Safe high-MW emollient with zero dermal penetration and negative sensitization data; endocrine concern flagged by PubChem but dismissed by CIR due to negligible absorption.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

Endocrine Disruptor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tridecyl Trimellitate safe in cosmetics?

Safe high-MW emollient with zero dermal penetration and negative sensitization data; endocrine concern flagged by PubChem but dismissed by CIR due to negligible absorption. The EU classifies Tridecyl Trimellitate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Tridecyl Trimellitate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tridecyl Trimellitate do in cosmetics?

Tridecyl Trimellitate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), thickener, pigment dispersant, film former. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 94109-09-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tridecyl Trimellitate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Tridecyl Trimellitate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Tridecyl Trimellitate is ca.225 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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