Is Trimethylolpropane Tristearate safe in cosmetics?
Trimethylolpropane Tristearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Trimethylolpropane Tristearate
Also known as: Octadecanoic acid, 2-ethyl-2-(((1-oxooctadecyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-propanediyl ester, EINECS 239-252-3
INCI: TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRISTEARATE
Trimethylolpropane Tristearate (CAS 15196-52-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,2-bis(octadecanoyloxymethyl)butyl octadecanoate
InChIKey
PDDAEITXZXSQGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trimethylolpropane Tristearate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Trimethylolpropane Tristearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
Octadecanoic acid, 2-ethyl-2-(((1-oxooctadecyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-propanediyl ester
EINECS 239-252-3
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trimethylolpropane Tristearate allowed in the EU?
Trimethylolpropane Tristearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trimethylolpropane Tristearate do in cosmetics?
Trimethylolpropane Tristearate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15196-52-8.
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