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Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

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SYNONYMS

● [3-(16-METHYLHEPTADECANOYLOXY)-2,2-BIS(16-METHYLHEPTADECANOYLOXYMETHYL)PROPYL] 16-METHYLHEPTADECANOATE

● Q27272387

● 2,2-BIS[[(1-OXOISOOCTADECYL)OXY]METHYL]-1,3-PROPANEDIYLBIS(ISOOCTADECANOATE)

● W-111209

● DTXSID90894450

● SCHEMBL3663166

● 2,2-HYDROXYMETHYL-1,3-PROPANEDIOL TETRAISOSTEARATE

● EC 263-423-1

● EINECS 263-423-1

● 2,2-BIS(((1-OXOISOOCTADECYL)OXY)METHYL)-1,3-PROPANEDIYL BIS(ISOOCTADECANOATE)

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate is a synthetic lipid-based ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent.

Common concerns

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LOW

Cancer
LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
LOW

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Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS
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Products with this Ingredient

lip gloss	501 products
brow liner	23 products
bronzer/highlighter	134 products
anti-aging	5 products
facial moisturizer/treatment	43 products
lipstick	932 products
mascara	30 products
facial powder	67 products
foundation	170 products
blush	141 products
eye shadow	109 products
hair styling aid	1 products
around-eye cream	14 products
moisturizer	11 products
mask	9 products
serums & essences	29 products
makeup primer	20 products
concealer	25 products
nail polish	25 products
eye liner	16 products
lip balm	187 products
hair color and bleaching	8 products
hand cream	2 products
Lip Stain	2 products
lip plumper	115 products
other eye makeup	1 products
exfoliant/scrub	11 products
conditioner	3 products
shaving cream	7 products
lip liner	20 products
nail treatment	4 products
daily use with SPF	2 products
BB cream	10 products
setting powder/spray	12 products
hair treatment/serum	3 products
glitter	4 products
body oil	2 products
toners/astringents	1 products
shaving cream (men's)	1 products
Under Eye Concealers	5 products
exfoliant/scrub - large particle	1 products
shampoo	4 products
facial cleanser	2 products

Data gaps

CONCERN	REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product	Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

CONCERN	REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any	Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Hazard score

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Data availability

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