Is Trimyristin safe in cosmetics?
Trimyristin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Trimyristin
Also known as: Myristin, tri- (8CI), Tetradecanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester, Glyceryl trimyristate
INCI: TRIMYRISTIN
Trimyristin (CAS 555-45-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient). 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
Skin conditioning (emollient)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,3-di(tetradecanoyloxy)propyl tetradecanoate
InChIKey
DUXYWXYOBMKGIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR Panel concluded "safe as used" for triglycerides
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trimyristin.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Trimyristin.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
Myristin, tri- (8CI)
Tetradecanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester
Glyceryl trimyristate
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Solvent
Humectant
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trimyristin allowed in the EU?
Trimyristin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trimyristin do in cosmetics?
Trimyristin functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 555-45-3.
Is Trimyristin used outside cosmetics?
Trimyristin 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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