Triisotridecyl Trimellitate
AKA “72361-35-4, Tris(isotridecyl)trimellitate, EINECS 276-594-2, EC 276-594-2, 1, 2, 4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, triisotridecyl ester, 4-triisotridecyl ester, RefChem:71500, DTXCID7047300, DTXSID5072569
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Triisotridecyl trimellitate
AKA: 72361-35-4, Tris(isotridecyl)trimellitate, EINECS 276-594-2, EC 276-594-2, 1, 2, 4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, Triisotridecyl ester, 4-triisotridecyl ester, RefChem:71500, DTXCID7047300, DTXSID5072569
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, 1,2,4-triisotridecyl ester
Formula
C48H84O6
Mol. Weight
757.20
CAS #
72361-35-4
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic plasticizer and emollient developed for cosmetics. Created to improve product texture and enhance skin feel in modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR