Pentaerythrityl Behenate/polyhydroxystearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pentaerythrityl Behenate/Polyhydroxystearate is the product formed by the esterification of pentaerythritol with Polyhydroxystearic Acid and Behenic Acid.
What does it do?
Pentaerythrityl Behenate/polyhydroxystearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Pentaerythrityl Behenate/polyhydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pentaerythrityl Behenate/polyhydroxystearate?
Pentaerythrityl Behenate/polyhydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pentaerythrityl Behenate/Polyhydroxystearate is the product formed by the esterification of pentaerythritol with Polyhydroxystearic Acid and Behenic Acid.
Is Pentaerythrityl Behenate/polyhydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pentaerythrityl Behenate/polyhydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pentaerythrityl Behenate/polyhydroxystearate do in cosmetic products?
Pentaerythrityl Behenate/polyhydroxystearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 06/12/2011