Panthenyl Triacetate
AKA “Panthenol triacetate, LIPODERMA DPT, RITAPAN TA, D-PANTHENYLTRIACETATE, UNISPHERES GP-555, D-PANTHENYL TRIACETATE, DEXPANTHENOL TRIACETATE
Vitamin
Ingredient Facts
Panthenyl triacetate
AKA: Panthenol triacetate, LIPODERMA DPT, RITAPAN TA, D-PANTHENYLTRIACETATE, UNISPHERES GP-555, D-PANTHENYL TRIACETATE, DEXPANTHENOL TRIACETATE
Vitamin · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
B Vitamin
Vitamin
Clean
A conditioning agent derived from panthenol that smooths hair, reduces frizz, and helps prevent static buildup for sleeker, more manageable locks.
Formula
C15H25NO7
Mol. Weight
331.36
CAS #
94089-18-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester of panthenol developed in the 1970s-1980s to create a more stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin B5. Designed to improve shelf life and delivery in oil-based cosmetic formulations while maintaining skin conditioning properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR