Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRALAURATE

CAS Number
13057-50-6
Function
Binder; skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity-increasing agent (nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited individual use data with only 1 reported use in eye products at time of CIR review.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate safe in cosmetics?

Very limited individual use data with only 1 reported use in eye products at time of CIR review. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate do in cosmetics?

Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate functions as: Binder; skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity-increasing agent (nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13057-50-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate?

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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