A mixed ester of pentaerythritol with stearic, capric, caprylic and adipic acids, used as an emollient.
What it is
Pentaerythrityl stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate is a mixture of esters of pentaerythritol (a four-hydroxyl polyol) with stearic, capric and caprylic acids and the dicarboxylic adipic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products, such as lip products and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the proportions of the individual acids.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.