A synthetic triol used as a humectant and solvent.
What it is
Trimethylolpropane is 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol, a small synthetic alcohol with three hydroxyl groups (a triol), often abbreviated TMP. CosIng lists it as a humectant and solvent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.