CAS# 18641-57-1

Description:

TRIBEHENIN: Tribehenin (also known as glyceryl triester or glyceryl tribehenate) is composed of glycerin and behenic acid, a naturally-occurring long-chain fatty acid. Tribehenin is found in animal and vegetable fats and oils such as tallow, palm-nut and coconut oils, and is used as a conditioning agent in many skin care products.

Tribehenin is non-toxic, and at concentrations up to 40%, was found to be a non irritant in patch tests.

Cosmetic Function(s):

• Skin-Conditioning Agent
• Occlusive
• Emollient