Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Oral LD50 of 1,158 mg/kg is the lowest in the pentaerythrityl tetraester family; not a dermal exposure concern at typical cosmetic use levels, but assessors should note it. Benzoic acid metabolite is well-characterized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetrabenzoate safe in cosmetics?
Oral LD50 of 1,158 mg/kg is the lowest in the pentaerythrityl tetraester family; not a dermal exposure concern at typical cosmetic use levels, but assessors should note it. Benzoic acid metabolite is well-characterized. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetrabenzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetrabenzoate allowed in the EU?
Pentaerythrityl Tetrabenzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentaerythrityl Tetrabenzoate do in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetrabenzoate functions as: Binder, skin-conditioning agent (emollient), viscosity-increasing agent (nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4196-86-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetrabenzoate?
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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