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TRIERUCIN.

Valuable CAS 2752-99-0 / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Trierucin is a triglyceride that functions as an occlusive skin conditioning agent, establishing a protective barrier to minimize transepidermal water loss. It imparts emollience to the skin and serves as a non-aqueous viscosity enhancer in cosmetic formulations.

Summary

emollient skin conditioning viscosity increasing

Science

Mechanism of Action

Trierucin acts by creating an occlusive film on the skin's surface, effectively reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and contributing to skin hydration and softness. Furthermore, its molecular structure allows it to increase the viscosity of non-aqueous cosmetic preparations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

As a triglyceride, Trierucin is susceptible to hydrolysis, particularly catalyzed by lipase activity observed between pH 3.5 and 8.0, with peak degradation around pH 4.5. Both strongly acidic and alkaline conditions can lead to its breakdown through hydrolysis (saponification).

Conflicts

  • high pH
  • low pH
  • strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has assessed Trierucin, alongside 50 other triglycerides, concluding it is safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations. No specific SCCS opinion or FDA cosmetic ingredient status has been identified.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Trierucin is a valuable occlusive emollient, particularly beneficial for dry and normal skin types due to its barrier-forming properties and CIR-affirmed safety, although additional data on sensitivity metrics would further define its precise compatibility profile.

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