Is Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate safe in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
Also known as: EINECS 270-472-2, Octanoic acid, decanoic acid, pentaerythritol ester, Pentaerythritol, caprylate caprate tetraester, Saturated straight chain (C8 and C10) fatty acid pentaerythritol ester, Pentaerythritol caprylic acid capric acid mixed esters (+1 more)
INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRACAPRYLATE/TETRACAPRATE
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate (CAS 68441-68-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR determined safe as used. 26 VCRP formulations at 0.07-5%.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Lubricating agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 270-472-2
Octanoic acid, decanoic acid, pentaerythritol ester
Pentaerythritol, caprylate caprate tetraester
Saturated straight chain (C8 and C10) fatty acid pentaerythritol ester
Pentaerythritol caprylic acid capric acid mixed esters
UNII-832C4KF14X
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Lubricating agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate allowed in the EU?
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate do in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68441-68-9.
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate used outside cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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