Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate

AKA “9-Octadecenoic acid, 3-propanetriyl ester, (9Z, UNII-6TX6N2LEXN, FLEXRICIN P 8, EINECS 202-935-1, TRIRICINOLEIN TRIACETATE, GLYCERYL TRIACETORICINOLEATE”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl triacetyl ricinoleate

AKA: 9-Octadecenoic acid, 3-propanetriyl ester, (9Z, UNII-6TX6N2LEXN, FLEXRICIN P 8, EINECS 202-935-1, TRIRICINOLEIN TRIACETATE, GLYCERYL TRIACETORICINOLEATE

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight emollient derived from castor oil that softens and smooths skin without leaving a greasy residue.

Formula

C63H110O12

Mol. Weight

1059.50

CAS #

101-34-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ingredient combining glycerin, acetic acid, and ricinoleic acid (from castor oil). Developed for cosmetic use as an emollient and film-forming agent.