Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate

INCI: DIPENTAERYTHRITYL TRI-POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
855310-95-1
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent; W/O emulsifier in pigment dispersions
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR concluded polyhydroxystearic acid safe in present practices (2022); parent polyol (dipentaerythritol) covered under pentaerythrityl tetraester review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Safe at cosmetic use levels. Commercially available as SALACOS® WO-6 (Kobo Products).

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

Safe at cosmetic use levels. Commercially available as SALACOS® WO-6 (Kobo Products). The EU classifies Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent; W/O emulsifier in pigment dispersions. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 855310-95-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate?

adequate 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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