Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate

INCI: DIPENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABEHENATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned in public databases
Function
Humectant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Polyhydroxystearic acid component is a well-known emulsifier and stabilizer in water-in-oil systems with no adverse event signals reported.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

Polyhydroxystearic acid component is a well-known emulsifier and stabilizer in water-in-oil systems with no adverse event signals reported. The EU classifies Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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