Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, 2,2-bis[[[[1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-1-phenanthrenyl]carbonyl]oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester.
What does it do?
Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate 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
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate 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 Tetraabietate?
Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, 2,2-bis[[[[1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-1-phenanthrenyl]carbonyl]oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester.
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate do in cosmetic products?
Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pentaerythrityl Tetraabietate is 127-23-1.
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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