Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Tetramethoxycinnamate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE/TETRAMETHOXYCINNAMATE

CAS Number
Not established
Function
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not CIR-reviewed; not an FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains methoxycinnamate moiety with potential endocrine disruption concerns analogous to octinoxate; UV-absorbing functionality may trigger UV filter regulatory requirements; no CIR review or SCCS opinion available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Tetramethoxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?

Contains methoxycinnamate moiety with potential endocrine disruption concerns analogous to octinoxate; UV-absorbing functionality may trigger UV filter regulatory requirements; no CIR review or SCCS opinion available. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Tetramethoxycinnamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Tetramethoxycinnamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Tetramethoxycinnamate do in cosmetics?

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate/Tetramethoxycinnamate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established.

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

not established 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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