Is Trihydroxymethoxystearin safe in cosmetics?
Trihydroxymethoxystearin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Trihydroxymethoxystearin
INCI: TRIHYDROXYMETHOXYSTEARIN
Trihydroxymethoxystearin (CAS Not widely published (modified stearin derivative)) 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
Not widely published (modified stearin derivative)
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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 in cosmetics; stearin derivatives are generally well-established; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trihydroxymethoxystearin allowed in the EU?
Trihydroxymethoxystearin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trihydroxymethoxystearin do in cosmetics?
Trihydroxymethoxystearin functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (modified stearin derivative).
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