Is Triethylhexanoin safe in cosmetics?
Triethylhexanoin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
Also known as: Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester, Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester, Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, triester with glycerol, Glycerol, tris(2-ethylhexanoate), 2-Ethylcaproic acid triglyceride (+15 more)
INCI: TRIETHYLHEXANOIN
Triethylhexanoin (CAS 7360-38-5) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,3-bis(2-ethylhexanoyloxy)propyl 2-ethylhexanoate
InChIKey
DGSZGZSCHSQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Triethylhexanoin.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Synthetic triglyceride"}
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "7-8", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "polysorbate_60,glyceryl_stearate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "20-45", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "55-80", "droplet_size_range_um": "3-35", "creaming_resistance": "moderate", "coalescence_resistance": "good", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "moderate", "freeze_thaw_stability": "moderate", "rheology_modifi…
lipid
{"cas_number": "7360-38-5", "lipid_class": "ester", "botanical_source": "synthetic/derived", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "branched triglyceride", "omega_classification": "saturated", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "1", "absorption_rate": "fast", "skin_feel": "light", "spreadability": "excellent", "occlusive_properties": "low", "emollient_gr…
sensory
{"silky": "light", "smooth, glides easily": "light, silky", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "dry, smooth", "instant": "fast", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "excellent", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.45", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Triethylhexanoin.
Known Synonyms
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, triester with glycerol
Glycerol, tris(2-ethylhexanoate)
2-Ethylcaproic acid triglyceride
2-Ethylhexyl triglyceride
Estol 3609
Exceparl TGO
Glycerin tri(2-ethylhexanoate)
Glycerin tris(2-ethylhexanoate)
Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate)
Glyceryl tris(2-ethylhexanoate)
Hexalan
Hexalan (triglyceride)
Myritol GTEH
Nikkol Trifat S 308
Nomcort TIO
Panacet 800B
RA-G 308
Radia 7610
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Solvent
Anti-static agent
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Triethylhexanoin allowed in the EU?
Triethylhexanoin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Triethylhexanoin do in cosmetics?
Triethylhexanoin functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 7360-38-5.
Is Triethylhexanoin used outside cosmetics?
Triethylhexanoin also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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