Triisostearyl Citrate

Triisostearyl Citrate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Pelemol TISC, 113431-54-2, Schercemol TISC ester, Citric acid, Triisostearyl ester, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Triisooctadecyl ester, 3-triisooctadecyl ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Plant Oil
Clean
Trioctadecyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Effective at 6.0%
Formula
C60H116O7
Mol. Weight
949.60
CAS #
113431-54-2
Form
Liquid
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.
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
A synthetic ester developed as a cosmetic emollient and solvent. Designed to provide conditioning and improve the spreadability of skincare and makeup formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
5e-06%
12.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.002-0.6 | 0.000005-10 | 0.007-12
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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