Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Benzoate

CAS Number
Not assigned (mixed ester)
Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed - safe in present practices of use and concentration (IJT 2015)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Benzoate moiety has UV absorption in UVA/UVB range; used up to 40% in leave-on products

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Benzoate safe in cosmetics?

Benzoate moiety has UV absorption in UVA/UVB range; used up to 40% in leave-on products The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Benzoate allowed in the EU?

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Benzoate do in cosmetics?

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Benzoate functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (mixed ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Benzoate?

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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