Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAABIETATE

CAS Number
127-23-1
Function
Emollient, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction. CIR has assessed pentaerythrityl tetraesters as a class — safe in present practices of use; however, the abietate ester was not explicitly included in the 2015 CIR report

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Rosin sensitization risk. Residual free abietic acid can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. Specifications should confirm less than 0.1% free rosin acid. Patch-test data recommended for CPSR. Not suitable for hypoallergenic claims.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate safe in cosmetics?

Rosin sensitization risk. Residual free abietic acid can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. Specifications should confirm less than 0.1% free rosin acid. Patch-test data recommended for CPSR. Not suitable for hypoallergenic claims. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate do in cosmetics?

Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate functions as: Emollient, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 127-23-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate?

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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