Triacetin

Triacetin

AKA “102-76-1, Glyceryl triacetate, Glycerol triacetate, Enzactin, Triacetine, Glycerin triacetate, Triacetylglycerol, Fungacetin, Glyped”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Triacetin

AKA: 102-76-1, Glyceryl triacetate, Glycerol triacetate, Enzactin, Triacetine, Glycerin triacetate, Triacetylglycerol, Fungacetin, Glyped

Ingredient · Antimicrobial · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Preservative

Occlusive

Solvent

Clean

Triacetin is a triglyceride obtained by acetylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol. It has fungistatic properties (based on release of acetic acid) and has been used in the topical treatment of minor dermatophyte infections. It has a role as a solvent, an adjuvant, a fuel additive, a food emulsifier, a plant metabolite, a food humectant, a food additive carrier and an antifungal drug. It is functionally related to an acetic acid.

Solubility In water, 52,130 mg/L at 24.5 °C

Formula

C9H14O6

Mol. Weight

218.20

CAS #

102-76-1

Form

Powder

State

Liquid; Dry Powder

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Functions

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Film Forming

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

Plasticiser

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Draws water to skin

Fights acne

Causing bacteria

Traditional Use

Developed in the 19th century as a plasticizer and solvent. Adopted by the cosmetics industry in the 20th century primarily as a humectant and preservative booster in nail polishes and other formulations.