Is PEG-3 Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate vegetarian?
PEG-3 Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
PEG-3 Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate is a synthetic ester formed from ethoxylated trimethylolpropane and isostearic acid, used as an emollient in cosmetics. Isostearic acid can be derived from plant or animal fat sources, so the origin is not always confirmed.
| Also known as | 1,3-Propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-, ethoxylated, triesters with isooctadecanoic acid |
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| INCI name | PEG-3 Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate |
| CosIng ID | 57996 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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