Pentaerythrityl Isostearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL ISOSTEARATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/ADIPATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex mixed ester)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: permitted for cosmetic use; no restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Component fatty acids (isostearic, capric, caprylic acids) all CIR-reviewed as safe. Synthetic origin confirmed.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaerythrityl Isostearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate safe in cosmetics?

Component fatty acids (isostearic, capric, caprylic acids) all CIR-reviewed as safe. Synthetic origin confirmed. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Isostearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pentaerythrityl Isostearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate allowed in the EU?

Pentaerythrityl Isostearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pentaerythrityl Isostearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate do in cosmetics?

Pentaerythrityl Isostearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex mixed ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Isostearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate?

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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