Tripalmitolein

INCI: TRIPALMITOLEIN

CAS Number
20246-55-3
Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient/occlusive); refatting agent; viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

None significant; glycerol-palmitoleic acid triester is a relatively pure fat differing only slightly from natural fats and oils

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tripalmitolein safe in cosmetics?

None significant; glycerol-palmitoleic acid triester is a relatively pure fat differing only slightly from natural fats and oils The EU classifies Tripalmitolein as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tripalmitolein?

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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