Triheptanoin
Triheptanoin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling, skin conditioning - occlusive agent. It is used in 315 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | TRIHEPTANOIN |
| Function | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE |
| CAS number | 620-67-7 |
| EC number | 210-647-2 |
| Prevalence | 315 products (0.34% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 390 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 18.1%Serums 18.1%Sunscreens 10.5%Eye Moisturizers 7%Night Moisturizers 4.1%Facial Treatments 2.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Triheptanoin do in skincare?
- Triheptanoin functions as a viscosity controlling, skin conditioning - occlusive agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Triheptanoin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Triheptanoin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (18.1% of its uses).
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