# PENTAHYDROSQUALENE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_pentahydrosqualene
Categories: beauty
Functions: Emollient, Humectant, Conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID60424147

> PENTAHYDROSQUALENE: Used in cosmetics as an emollient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 22 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 22 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 22 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Humectant.

## 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/36480
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated September 2013): https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/536379/Revlon_705_Pink_Petals_03_Illuminance_Creme_Shadow_%28old_formulation%29/

_Assessed by Greenveil._