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Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateBarrier
A light, stable emollient ester that gives smooth slip and helps dissolve UV filters and pigments.
What it does
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate is a branched ester of pentaerythritol. It is a light, oxidation-resistant emollient that lends a smooth, dry slip, helps dissolve oil-soluble UV filters, and disperses pigments evenly, which is why it appears often in sunscreens and color products. It is a feel-and-delivery ingredient rather than an active.
Also known as
pentaerythrityl tetraoctanoate
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