Tridecyl Trimellitate, TDTM Liquid Emollient(CAS 94109-09-6)
Product Name: TDTM (Tridecyl Trimellitate) Liquid
INCI Name: Tridecyl Trimellitate
CAS No.: 94109-09-6
Grade: Cosmetic Premium Grade (High Gloss & Long-acting Moisturizing Special)
Appearance: Colorless to Light Yellow Transparent Oily Liquid, Uniform Texture, No Impurities, No Stratification, Stable Fluidity
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 25KG
Solubility: Oil-soluble cosmetic emollient, compatible with all oil-phase raw materials, esters, greases and waxes; excellent compounding stability in emulsion and cream systems; good temperature resistance, not easy to oxidize and deteriorate, no peculiar smell after long-term storage, fully suitable for industrial mass production
Core Efficacy: Excellent high-gloss brightening effect, form a uniform and glossy skin film on the skin surface; provide long-lasting moisturizing and lubricating feeling, improve dry and rough skin texture; enhance product ductility and spreadability, make skincare and makeup products fit more smoothly; lock skin moisture, reduce dry tightness; endow hair with natural mirror luster and soft touch
Key Characteristics: TDTM is a high-performance aromatic ester emollient with excellent film-forming and gloss-enhancing properties; different from ordinary low-viscosity grease, it has moderate viscosity, strong ductility and lasting moisturizing performance; non-greasy and non-stuffy after absorption, no heavy residual feeling; strong oxidation resistance, stable shelf performance; can significantly improve the gloss and grade of finished products, widely used in high-end skincare, makeup and hair care formulas
Storage Condition: Sealed and stored in dry, cool and ventilated warehouse, avoid high temperature, open fire and long-term strong light exposure; keep tightly sealed after opening to prevent oxidation and dust contamination
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Application: Widely used in high-gloss moisturizing cream, lotion, makeup primer, lipstick, lip gloss, foundation, hair oil, hair care essential oil and high-end glossy skincare & makeup formula systems
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Tridecyl Trimellitate, TDTM Liquid Emollient(CAS 94109-09-6)
Cosmetic Grade TDTM (Tridecyl Trimellitate) is a high-end synthetic aromatic ester emollient specially used for high-gloss and high-grade cosmetic formulas. It has unique molecular structure and excellent film-forming performance, which can form a thin, uniform, high-gloss breathable protective film on the surface of skin and hair.
Different from conventional mineral oil and common ester oils with single moisturizing effect, TDTM integrates moisturizing, lubricating, brightening and ductility improving functions in one. It can effectively improve the dry and rough state of skin, optimize the spreading and fitting performance of makeup products, and create a natural glossy skin finish.
Meanwhile, it has excellent oxidation resistance and low-temperature stability, no peculiar smell, no yellowing, stable formula performance, and can significantly improve the texture and grade of finished cosmetics. With the advantages of long-lasting moisturizing, high gloss, non-greasy and stable performance, it is an indispensable core raw material for high-end moisturizing skincare, glossy makeup and luxury hair care products.



Key Benefits
• Superior High-gloss Brightening Effect: Unique aromatic ester structure, excellent film-forming brightening performance, endow skin and hair with natural mirror luster, improve product high-grade texture.
• Long-lasting Moisturizing & Lubricating: Effectively lock skin moisture, relieve dryness and tightness, lasting moisturizing effect, avoid dry rough rebound, suitable for seasonal dry skincare.
• Excellent Ductility & Skin Feel: Moderate viscosity, super spreadability, smooth and delicate upper skin feeling, no dragging sense; optimize makeup fitting effect, create natural glossy makeup finish.
• Non-greasy & Non-stuffy: Different from traditional heavy grease, light and breathable after absorption, no sticky residue, no oily stuffy feeling, advanced and natural skin feel.
• Strong Oxidation & Shelf Stability: Not easy to oxidize and turn yellow, stable performance at high and low temperature, no peculiar smell after long-term storage, ensure finished product shelf stability.
• Wide Formula Compatibility: Perfectly compatible with various ester oils, vegetable oils, waxes and emollients, stable emulsification in cream and lotion systems, easy formula debugging.
Applications
• High-gloss Skincare Products: Core emollient and brightening raw material for high-gloss moisturizing lotion, glossy repair cream and brightening skincare products, improve skin dullness and create glossy skin texture.
• Glossy Makeup Series: Widely used in lipstick, lip gloss, lip glaze, glossy foundation, makeup primer and highlight products, enhance makeup gloss and fit degree.
• Dry Skin Moisturizing System: Added in intensive moisturizing cream and dry skin care formulas, long-term relieve dry and rough skin, maintain skin soft and tender state.
• Luxury Hair Care Products: Suitable for hair oil, hair care essence oil and glossy hair care lotion, improve dry and dull hair, endow hair mirror luster and silky touch.
• High-grade Emulsion & Cream Formulas: Used in high-end skincare cream and nourishing emulsion, optimize product texture, improve ductility and upgrade finished product grade.
• Compound Grease System: Perfectly compounded with squalane, jojoba oil, olive oil and other emollients to build moisturizing, lubricating and brightening multi-effect skincare system.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item | Standard Specification | Test Result |
Product Name | TDTM Tridecyl Trimellitate (Liquid) | Compliant |
Appearance | Colorless to Light Yellow Transparent Oily Liquid | Compliant |
Odor | Odorless or Mild Characteristic Odor | Qualified |
Viscosity | Moderate and stable viscosity, no abnormal state | Qualified |
Acid Value | Meet cosmetic grade standard | Qualified |
Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤1ppm | 0.2ppm |
Arsenic (As) | ≤0.5ppm | 0.1ppm |
Total Bacteria | ≤100CFU/g | Qualified |
Pathogenic Bacteria | Negative | Negative |
Conclusion | Conforms to cosmetic grade quality standard | Qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the MOQ of TDTM Tridecyl Trimellitate?
A1: The standard MOQ is 25KG, and sample orders are supported for formula testing and efficacy trial production.
• Q2: What certification documents can be provided?
A2: Complete COA, MSDS, heavy metal and microbial test reports and full set of customs clearance documents are available to support export declaration and cosmetic product filing.
• Q3: What is the recommended dosage in cosmetic formulas?
A3: Skincare cream and lotion: 3%–8%; Glossy makeup products: 5%–15%; Hair care products: 2%–6%, adjustable according to product gloss and moisturizing effect requirements.
• Q4: What is the core advantage of TDTM compared with ordinary ester oils?
A4: Ordinary ester oils only have basic moisturizing and lubricating effects; TDTM has outstanding high-gloss brightening performance, better ductility and longer moisturizing duration, with non-greasy advanced skin feel, which can significantly improve the high-grade texture of finished products.
• Q5: Is TDTM suitable for sensitive skin formulas?
A5: Yes. The product is mild, non-irritating, non-allergic, stable in properties, no skin burden, suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin, and can be safely used in daily mild skincare formulas.
• Q6: Will long-term storage cause yellowing and deterioration?
A6: No. TDTM has excellent antioxidant stability, strong resistance to high and low temperature, no yellowing, no peculiar smell and no performance attenuation after long-term storage, ensuring stable finished product quality.
• Q7: Do you support stable large-batch supply all year round?
A7: Standardized synthesis and blending production lines ensure stable product quality and consistent batch performance, sufficient inventory, supporting long-term cooperative orders and customized formula matching services.
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