Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride

Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Mixed Fatty Acid Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Ester
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils and their fatty acids. Produced through esterification of glycerin with caprylic, capric, palmitic, and stearic acids.
Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin with caprylic, capric, palmitic and stearic acids.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2022
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR