# PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABEHENATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_pentaerythrityl_tetrabehenate
Categories: beauty
Functions: Emollient, Viscosity controlling, Humectant, Thickener, Conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID60893556

> PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABEHENATE: Used in cosmetics as an emollient and a thickener. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 14 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 14 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 14 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Viscosity modifier, Binder.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/36467
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated September 2013): https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/892235/Anastasia_Beverly_Hills_Matte_Lipstick%2C_Honey/

_Assessed by Greenveil._