Is Tripelargonin safe in cosmetics?
Tripelargonin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tripelargonin
Also known as: 4-02-00-01021, BRN 1809503, EINECS 204-791-5, Glycerol tripelargonate, Glyceryl pelargonate (+6 more)
INCI: TRIPELARGONIN
Tripelargonin (CAS 126-53-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent (emollient); carrier for active ingredients to enhance. 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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Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient); carrier for active ingredients to enhance absorption and efficacy
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,3-di(nonanoyloxy)propyl nonanoate
InChIKey
YRIMSXJXBHUHJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR triglyceride group assessment applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tripelargonin.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tripelargonin.
Known Synonyms
4-02-00-01021
BRN 1809503
EINECS 204-791-5
Glycerol tripelargonate
Glyceryl pelargonate
Glyceryl tripelargonate
NSC 5647
Trinonanoate
Trinonanoin
Trinonylin
Tripelargoin
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tripelargonin allowed in the EU?
Tripelargonin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tripelargonin do in cosmetics?
Tripelargonin functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient); carrier for active ingredients to enhance absorption and efficacy. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 126-53-4.
Is Tripelargonin used outside cosmetics?
Tripelargonin 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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