C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Triglyceride
AKA “Synthetic triglyceride, Emollient oil
Acid
Ingredient Facts
C10-40 isoalkyl acid triglyceride
AKA: Synthetic triglyceride, Emollient oil
Acid · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Acid
Not Clean
C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Triglyceride is the triester of glycerin and C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid
State
Solid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic triglyceride ester created as a modern cosmetic ingredient to mimic the properties of natural plant oils while providing enhanced stability and preservation characteristics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR