Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRACOCOATE

CAS Number
92201-72-4
Function
Binder, skin-conditioning agent—occlusive, viscosity-increasing agent—nonaqueous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel: safe in present practices of use and concentration. Coconut acid metabolite previously assessed safe by CIR

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Safety Data

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

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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.

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Concern Level: Low

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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