Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAACETATE

CAS Number
597-71-7
Function
Skin conditioning—emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; no standalone CIR safety assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Relatively low molecular weight for this class; a CPSR assessor may request dermal absorption study or justified read-across.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate safe in cosmetics?

Relatively low molecular weight for this class; a CPSR assessor may request dermal absorption study or justified read-across. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate do in cosmetics?

Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate functions as: Skin conditioning—emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 597-71-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate?

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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