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Emollient

TRILINOLEIC ACID

CAS 7049-66-3 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A trimer of linoleic acid — three C18:2 fatty acid chains joined into one larger emollient molecule. Provides cushion and refatting benefit in skin and hair products with a low-irritation profile.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTREFATTINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient
  • Refatting
  • Hair and skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Oxidation potential
  • Needs antioxidant protection
  • Sparse cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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