Triricinolein

AKA: Glyceryl triricinoleate, 2540-54-7, Glycerol triricinoleate, GEOPON GO 13, Ricinoleic acid triglyceride
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Propane-1,2,3-triyl tris(12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate), stereoisomer
Formula
C57H104O9
Mol. Weight
933.40
CAS #
2540-54-7
Form
Powder
Functions
Refatting
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring triglyceride derived from castor oil, used for centuries in traditional medicine and skincare. Provides emollient, humectant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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