Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate
INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABEHENATE/BENZOATE/ETHYLHEXANOATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Higher reported use concentration (up to 16% in lip products with incidental ingestion). Benzoic acid metabolite is well-characterized and safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Higher reported use concentration (up to 16% in lip products with incidental ingestion). Benzoic acid metabolite is well-characterized and safe. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?
Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate functions as: Hair-conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent—emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (mixed ester).
What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate?
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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