Triisotridecyl Trimellitate

AKA: 72361-35-4, Tris(isotridecyl)trimellitate, 1, 2, 4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, Triisotridecyl ester, 4-triisotridecyl ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, 1,2,4-triisotridecyl ester
Formula
C48H84O6
Mol. Weight
757.20
CAS #
72361-35-4
Form
Liquid
State
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic plasticizer and emollient developed for cosmetics. Created to improve product texture and enhance skin feel in modern cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️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