Triethylhexyl Trimellitate

AKA “3319-31-1, TRIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) TRIMELLITATE, Totm, Tri-2-ethylhexyl trimellitate, Staflex TOTM, Morflex 510, Hatcol 200, Trimex T 08, 1, 2, 4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester, Monosizer W710L”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Triethylhexyl trimellitate

AKA: 3319-31-1, TRIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) TRIMELLITATE, Totm, Tri-2-ethylhexyl trimellitate, Staflex TOTM, Morflex 510, Hatcol 200, Trimex T 08, 1, 2, 4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester, Monosizer W710L

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester

Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C33H54O6

Mol. Weight

546.80

CAS #

3319-31-1

Form

Liquid

State

Tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate is a yellow oily liquid. (NTP, 1992)

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Functions

Plasticiser

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

Synthetic ester developed as a cosmetic emollient and plasticizer, used to enhance texture and conditioning properties in skincare and color cosmetics.