# Pentaerythritol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2026943
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: backing, Flame retardant, Humectant, polyols, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID2026943

> Pentaerythritol is used as backing / flame retardant. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 142 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Construction and building materials, Industrial products. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 142 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Construction and building materials, Industrial products.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 142 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Construction and building materials, Industrial products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner, backing.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._