Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate safe in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate (CAS 59599-49-4) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Pigment Wetting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Pigment Wetting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl 5-oxo-7,8-dihydro-6H-naphthalene-1-carboxylate
InChIKey
DFNWPCQCKKLLPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,dry,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Emollient ester"}
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "4-5", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "sorbitan_isostearate,polyglyceryl_3_diisostearate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "45-70", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "30-55", "droplet_size_range_um": "8-55", "creaming_resistance": "moderate", "coalescence_resistance": "excellent", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "excellent", "freeze_thaw_stability": "good…
lipid
{"cas_number": "62125-22-8", "lipid_class": "ester", "botanical_source": "synthetic/derived", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "complex ester", "omega_classification": "saturated", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "0-1", "absorption_rate": "fast", "skin_feel": "dry", "spreadability": "good", "occlusive_properties": "low", "emollient_grade": "A_exc…
sensory
{"silky": "medium", "smooth, glides easily": "rich, luxurious", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, conditioned", "instant": "moderate", "low": "high", "w/o": "w/o", "very-high": "high", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "luminous", "1.40": "1.46", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "good", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "no", "oil_soluble": "yes", "hlb_required": "5.0", "soluble_in": "oils, ethanol", "insoluble_in": "water, glycerin, propylene glycol", "log_p": "18.2", "appearance": "clear viscous liquid", "source": "Alzo"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate allowed in the EU?
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate do in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Pigment Wetting. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 59599-49-4.
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate used outside cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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