Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate

INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAOLEATE

CAS Number
19321-40-5
Function
Binder; skin-conditioning agent — occlusive; viscosity-increasing agent — nonaqueous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed safe; not in reported use at time of review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains unsaturated oleic acid chains susceptible to oxidation; requires antioxidant protection in formulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate safe in cosmetics?

Contains unsaturated oleic acid chains susceptible to oxidation; requires antioxidant protection in formulations. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate do in cosmetics?

Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate functions as: Binder; skin-conditioning agent — occlusive; viscosity-increasing agent — nonaqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 19321-40-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate?

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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