Trilaurin

INCI: TRILAURIN

CAS Number
538-24-9
Function
Skin conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA indirect food additive 21 CFR 177.2800; no cosmetic restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Trilaurin is unrestricted in EU and US with a clean safety profile demonstrated up to 46% concentration; CIR reviewed as safe as used.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

PENETRATION_ENHANCER

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trilaurin safe in cosmetics?

Trilaurin is unrestricted in EU and US with a clean safety profile demonstrated up to 46% concentration; CIR reviewed as safe as used. The EU classifies Trilaurin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Trilaurin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Trilaurin do in cosmetics?

Trilaurin functions as: Skin conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 538-24-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trilaurin?

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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