Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate

Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate 1
AKA: Pentaerythritol Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
2,2-Dihydroxymethylpropane-1,3-diol, tetraesters with docosanoic acid, benzoic acid and 2-ethylhexanoic acid
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic ester blend developed in the late 20th century to provide multiple functional properties in cosmetics as a texture modifier and emollient.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR