Is Tripalmitolein safe in cosmetics?
Tripalmitolein has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tripalmitolein
Also known as: 9-Hexadecenoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester, (9Z,9'Z,9''Z)-, Palmitoleic acid triglyceride, Glycerol tripalmitoleate
INCI: TRIPALMITOLEIN
Tripalmitolein (CAS 20246-55-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent (emollient/occlusive); refatting agent; viscosity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient/occlusive); refatting agent; viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,3-bis[[(Z)-hexadec-9-enoyl]oxy]propyl (Z)-hexadec-9-enoate
InChIKey
SKGWNZXOCSYJQL-BUTYCLJRSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR has assessed triglycerides as a class and found them safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tripalmitolein.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tripalmitolein.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
9-Hexadecenoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester, (9Z,9'Z,9''Z)-
Palmitoleic acid triglyceride
Glycerol tripalmitoleate
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tripalmitolein allowed in the EU?
Tripalmitolein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tripalmitolein do in cosmetics?
Tripalmitolein functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient/occlusive); refatting agent; viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20246-55-3.
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