PENTAERYTHRITYL DIOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Pentaerythrityl Dioleate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Pentaerythrityl dioleate is a tetravalent alcohol ester with two oleic acid chains, functioning as a skin-conditioning emollient. The C18 unsaturated fatty acid chain and pentaerythritol backbone result in a large, structurally inert molecule with minimal skin penetration. No EU cosmetic Annex restrictions apply and no hazard classifications are listed, supporting a high safety score.
Skin benefits
- Skin-conditioning emollient
- Improves skin barrier function and moisture retention
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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