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PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAACETATE.

Valuable CAS 597-71-7 / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAACETATE is an emollient tetraester designed to enhance skin smoothness and suppleness. It aids in moisture retention by supporting the skin's natural barrier, thereby minimizing transepidermal water loss and promoting balanced hydration. Its structural similarity to other pentaerythrityl tetraesters underlines its efficacy in skin conditioning.

Summary

Emollient Skin-conditioning agent Binder Viscosity-increasing agent (non-aqueous) Hair-conditioning agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as an emollient, contributing to a smooth and supple skin texture. As a tetraester, its molecular structure allows it to assist the skin in effectively retaining moisture, which supports balanced hydration and strengthens the skin's protective barrier against environmental factors, reducing transepidermal water loss.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAACETATE exhibits very low water solubility, with a log10WS of -1.57 mol/L. However, it demonstrates comparatively better aqueous solubility than other related pentaerythrityl tetraesters, which are typically noted for their exceptionally poor water solubility.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel deemed PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAACETATE, as part of a group of 16 pentaerythrityl tetraester compounds, safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations. While specific maximum concentration data for this individual compound is not provided, related tetraesters in the reviewed group have been used at concentrations up to 55%. This ingredient is not classified as hazardous by GHS and is considered non-hazardous according to its Material Safety Data Sheet.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAACETATE is a valuable emollient and skin-conditioning agent, promoting skin suppleness and barrier function, with a low sensitization risk and a CIR safety assessment of "safe as used."

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