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C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
AKA “C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Triglyceride”
Acid
Ingredient Facts
C18-36 acid triglyceride
Acid · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Acid
Clean
Triglycerides, C18-36
CAS #
91052-08-3
Form
Oil
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic triglyceride ester developed in the 20th century for use as an emollient in cosmetic formulations. Designed to mimic natural skin lipids.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report of the Safety Assessment for Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Acetic/Linoleic/Palmitic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C10-18 triglycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C12-18 Acid Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Capric/Lauric/Myristic/Oleic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Caprylic/Capric/Linoleic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Cod Liver/Mink/Tallow Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Docosahexenoic/Docosapentenoic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated C12-18 Triglycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Jojoba Oil/Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Lauric/Palmitic/Oleic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oleic/Linoleic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oleic/Palmitic/Lauric/Myristic/Linoleic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Ricinoleic/Caproic/Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C10-18 triglycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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C12-18 Acid Triglyceride
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Caprylic/Capric/Linoleic Triglyceride
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Hydrogenated C12-18 Triglycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Simultaneous contact sensitivity to hydroxystearic acid and C18-36 acid triglyceride in lip glosses.
Kimura M, Kawada A, Ogino M, Murayama Y
Contact dermatitis, 2002
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Processing impact on tocopherols and triglycerides composition of soybean oil and its deodorizer distillate evaluated by high-performance liquid chrom
Laghari ZH, Sherazi STH, Ayyildiz HF, Topkafa M, Kara H et al.
Turkish journal of chemistry, 2020
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Effect of a combination of medium chain triglycerides, linoleic acid, soy lecithin and vitamins A and E on wound healing in rats.
Magalhães MS, Fechine FV, Macedo RN, Monteiro DL, Oliveira CC et al.
Acta cirurgica brasileira, 2008
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR