Triarachidine (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 620-64-4

Definition
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Triarachidine refers to a triester (triglyceride) of glycerol and arachidic acid, the arachidic acid.

The glycerol triester is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a skin care product, emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and emulsifier (enables the formation of finely dispersed mixtures of oil and water).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020