Tristearin

INCI: TRISTEARIN

CAS Number
555-43-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent — occlusive / viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA food additive under 21 CFR 172.811 and 177.2800.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Tristearin is CIR-assessed as safe as used with negligible dermal absorption and negative mutagenicity data.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

PENETRATION_ENHANCER fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tristearin safe in cosmetics?

Tristearin is CIR-assessed as safe as used with negligible dermal absorption and negative mutagenicity data. The EU classifies Tristearin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Tristearin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tristearin do in cosmetics?

Tristearin functions as: Skin conditioning agent — occlusive / viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 555-43-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tristearin?

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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