Polypentaerythrityl Terephthalate

INCI: POLYPENTAERYTHRITYL TEREPHTHALATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (reviewed as part of modified terephthalate polymer group)
Function
Bulking agent; film forming; exfoliant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed and found safe in present practices of use (2014 safety assessment of modified terephthalate polymers)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Microplastic concern from environmental persistence; ensure purity and freedom from residual terephthalic acid monomers.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polypentaerythrityl Terephthalate safe in cosmetics?

Microplastic concern from environmental persistence; ensure purity and freedom from residual terephthalic acid monomers. The EU classifies Polypentaerythrityl Terephthalate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polypentaerythrityl Terephthalate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polypentaerythrityl Terephthalate do in cosmetics?

Polypentaerythrityl Terephthalate functions as: Bulking agent; film forming; exfoliant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (reviewed as part of modified terephthalate polymer group).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polypentaerythrityl Terephthalate?

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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