Pentaerythrityl Cocoate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL COCOATE

CAS Number
71050-72-1
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel concluded coconut oil-derived esters (including this ingredient) safe for cosmetic use; no primary irritation, sensitization, or phototoxicity found

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Coconut-derived emollient with established safety profile; flag for consumers with confirmed coconut allergy.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaerythrityl Cocoate safe in cosmetics?

Coconut-derived emollient with established safety profile; flag for consumers with confirmed coconut allergy. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Cocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Pentaerythrityl Cocoate allowed in the EU?

Pentaerythrityl Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pentaerythrityl Cocoate do in cosmetics?

Pentaerythrityl Cocoate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71050-72-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Cocoate?

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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