Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate
INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAUNDECYLENATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No published CIR/SCCS safety review exists. If undecylenic acid is released via hydrolysis, antifungal drug claims could trigger regulatory reclassification. Limited cosmetic use precedent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate safe in cosmetics?
No published CIR/SCCS safety review exists. If undecylenic acid is released via hydrolysis, antifungal drug claims could trigger regulatory reclassification. Limited cosmetic use precedent. The EU classifies Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate allowed in the EU?
Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate do in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate functions as: Skin conditioning (ester of pentaerythritol and undecylenic acid, an antifungal C11 fatty acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established in public databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaerythrityl Tetraundecylenate?
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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