Is Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate safe in cosmetics?
Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate
INCI: TRICAPRYLYL/CAPRYL TRIMELLITATE
Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate (CAS Mixture — no single CAS; component esters of trimellitic acid with C8 alcohols) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Mixture — no single CAS; component esters of trimellitic acid with C8 alcohols
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate allowed in the EU?
Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate do in cosmetics?
Tricaprylyl/Capryl Trimellitate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture — no single CAS; component esters of trimellitic acid with C8 alcohols.
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