Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Coconut-derived; disclose for consumers with coconut allergy as protein-mediated allergy is unlikely from refined fatty acid ester, but disclosure is best practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate safe in cosmetics?
Coconut-derived; disclose for consumers with coconut allergy as protein-mediated allergy is unlikely from refined fatty acid ester, but disclosure is best practice. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate allowed in the EU?
Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate do in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate functions as: Binder, skin-conditioning agent—occlusive, viscosity-increasing agent—nonaqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92201-72-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate?
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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