Triheptanoin

INCI: TRIHEPTANOIN

CAS Number
620-67-7
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent, occlusive, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA approved as pharmaceutical (Dojolvi/UX007) for LC-FAOD; COSMOS-approved; CIR Safe as used (2017/2018)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

COSMOS-approved polar emollient with zero regulatory burden; CIR confirmed safe as used across 51 triglycerides.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

PENETRATION_ENHANCER

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triheptanoin safe in cosmetics?

COSMOS-approved polar emollient with zero regulatory burden; CIR confirmed safe as used across 51 triglycerides. The EU classifies Triheptanoin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Triheptanoin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Triheptanoin do in cosmetics?

Triheptanoin functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent, occlusive, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 620-67-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Triheptanoin?

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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