Triisostearyl Citrate

Triisostearyl Citrate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 25263528
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
Clean
OriginDerived from plant oils such as coconut, palm kernel, or soybean through synthetic modification. Produced through esterification of isostearic acid with citric acid and subsequent hydrogenation.
Trioctadecyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Formula
C60H116O7
Mol. Weight
949.60
CAS #
113431-54-2
Form
Liquid
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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 a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 590)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 590)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 590)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.3–80%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR