Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABEHENATE

CAS Number
61682-73-3
Function
Binder, skin-conditioning agent (occlusive), viscosity-increasing agent (nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel: safe in present practices of use and concentration (reported use 2-3%)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe at current use levels. Solid at room temperature; requires processing above melting point.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate safe in cosmetics?

Safe at current use levels. Solid at room temperature; requires processing above melting point. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate do in cosmetics?

Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate functions as: Binder, skin-conditioning agent (occlusive), viscosity-increasing agent (nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61682-73-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate?

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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