C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, solvent, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride is the triester of glycerin and a mixture of saturated acids containing 8 to 12 carbons in the alkyl chain
What does it do?
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is C8-12 Acid Triglyceride?
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C8-12 Acid Triglyceride is the triester of glycerin and a mixture of saturated acids containing 8 to 12 carbons in the alkyl chain
Is C8-12 Acid Triglyceride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C8-12 Acid Triglyceride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C8-12 Acid Triglyceride do in cosmetic products?
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, solvent, viscosity controlling.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010