Tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate is a yellow oily liquid. (NTP, 1992)
Functions
Plasticiser
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed as a cosmetic emollient and plasticizer, used to enhance texture and conditioning properties in skincare and color cosmetics.