Triisostearin

AKA: 26942-95-0, 1, 2, 3-Propanetriyl triisooctadecanoate, Glycerin triisostearate, Isostearic acid triglyceride, Glycerol triisostearate, Salacos 3318, GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE, Isooctadecanoic acid, 3-propanetriyl ester, CRODAMOL GTIS
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriyl triisooctadecanoate
Formula
C57H110O6
Mol. Weight
891.50
CAS #
26942-95-0
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed as a cosmetic emollient and skin conditioning agent. Designed to mimic the protective and softening properties of natural plant-derived fatty acids.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR