Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hexanedioic acid, mixed esters with octadecanoic acid, decanoic acid, octanoic acid and pentaerythritol
What does it do?
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate 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 Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate?
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexanedioic acid, mixed esters with octadecanoic acid, decanoic acid, octanoic acid and pentaerythritol
Is Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate do in cosmetic products?
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate is -.
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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: 15/10/2010