OriginDerived from animal tallow, palm-nut oil, and coconut oil through selective extraction of triglycerides. Produced by hydrogenation and fractionation of these natural oil triglycerides to isolate stearic acid esters.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl triisooctadecanoate
Formula
C57H110O6
Mol. Weight
891.50
CAS #
26942-95-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 742)
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 742)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / reactions slight to mild (CIR 316 and 742)
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