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Is Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate vegetarian?

Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate

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Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate is a synthetic ester of pentaerythritol and acetic acid, used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient and solvent.

Also known as Acetic acid, tetraester with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol
INCI name Pentaerythrityl Tetraacetate
CAS number 597-71-7
EC number 209-907-8
CosIng ID 77611
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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