Is Trilaurin safe in cosmetics?
Trilaurin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Trilaurin
Also known as: Dodecanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester, Dodecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester, Dodecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propantriyl ester
INCI: TRILAURIN
Trilaurin (CAS 538-24-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,3-di(dodecanoyloxy)propyl dodecanoate
InChIKey
VMPHSYLJUKZBJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trilaurin.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Trilaurin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
PENETRATION_ENHANCER
Known Synonyms
Dodecanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester
Dodecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester
Dodecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propantriyl ester
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Solvent
Humectant
Thickening agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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