Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABEHENATE/BENZOATE/ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (mixed ester)
Function
Hair-conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent—emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel: safe in present practices of use and concentration (reported use 0.5–16%)

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Safety Data

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

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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.

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Concern Level: Low

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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