Is Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate safe in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate
Also known as: UNII-896NIT9V7W, Myristic acid, tetraester with pentaerythritol, Pentaerythritol, tetramyristate, Tetradecanoic acid, 2,2-bis(((1-oxotetradecyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-propanediyl ester
INCI: PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAMYRISTATE
Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate (CAS 18641-59-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive; viscosity-increasing agent — nonaqueous. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive; viscosity-increasing agent — nonaqueous
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[3-tetradecanoyloxy-2,2-bis(tetradecanoyloxymethyl)propyl] tetradecanoate
InChIKey
PCUSEPQECKJFFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed — safe in present practices of use and concentration. Not in use at time of review.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate.
Known Synonyms
UNII-896NIT9V7W
Myristic acid, tetraester with pentaerythritol
Pentaerythritol, tetramyristate
Tetradecanoic acid, 2,2-bis(((1-oxotetradecyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-propanediyl ester
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate allowed in the EU?
Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate do in cosmetics?
Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive; viscosity-increasing agent — nonaqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 18641-59-3.
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