AKA: Pentaerythritol tetra(2-ethylhexanoate), DUB PTO, KAK PTO, TRIVENT PE-48, HEST P-4-O, SALACOS 5408, NIKKOL PENTALAN-408
WHAT IS IT? Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Origin Synthesized from pentaerythritol and ethylhexanoic acid through esterification chemistry. Created by chemically combining the polyol with branched-chain carboxylic acids under catalytic conditions.
2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
State
Pellets or Large Crystals; Liquid
IS IT FOR ME? Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
WHAT’S IT DO? Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
CAN I TRUST THIS? The paper trail
🛡️ Safety-assessed 2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
IS IT CLEAN? Concentration Guide
0% 50% 100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
JAPAN ⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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