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Emollient

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAABIETATE

CAS 127-23-1 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Pentaerythritol ester of pine-rosin abietic acid — gives gloss, body and stay-put feel in lipsticks and color cosmetics. Effective but rosin-class contact allergy keeps it in yellow.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Glossy emollient film
  • Improves color cosmetic wear
  • Plant-sourced

Known concerns

  • Colophony/abietate-class contact allergen
  • Fragrance-allergy cross-reactivity
  • Not ideal on damaged skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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