Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine)
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) is the multibranched polymer formed by the sequential reaction of pentaerythritol with glycidol (CAS 556-52-5) with hydroxypropyl bis-hydroxyethylamine
What does it do?
Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) 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 Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine)?
Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) is the multibranched polymer formed by the sequential reaction of pentaerythritol with glycidol (CAS 556-52-5) with hydroxypropyl bis-hydroxyethylamine
Is Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) do in cosmetic products?
Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine)?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethylamine) 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: 31/03/2011