Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

AKA: Pentaerythritol tetrastearate, ALKAMULS PETS, DUB PTS, LIPONATE PS-4, RADIASURF 7176, Octadecanoic acid, 2, 2-bis(((1-oxooctadecyl)oxy)methyl)-1, 3-propanediyl ester, 1'-(2, 3-propanediyl) ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid typically sourced from animal fats or vegetable oils. Synthesized through esterification of pentaerythritol with stearic acid under heat and catalytic conditions.
Pentaerythritol tetrastearate
Formula
C77H148O8
Mol. Weight
1202.00
CAS #
115-83-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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