Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate is a tetra-ester of pentaerythritol and myristic acid (C14). It provides a balanced emollient feel — richer than laurate but lighter than stearate. Used in creams, lotions, and color cosmetics for emollience and texture enhancement.
Key Skin Benefits
+ Balanced emollience — not too light, not too heavy
+ Good skin conditioning properties
+ Improves texture and spreadability
+ Stable in anhydrous and emulsion systems
Pros
+ Versatile emollient for multiple product types
+ Good middle-ground skin feel
+ Stable and easy to formulate
Cons
− Fully synthetic
− Not as lightweight as shorter-chain variants
− Limited benefits beyond emollience
Specifications
Property
Value
Usage Areas
Face, Body
Product Type
N/A
Source
Synthetic
Natural Level
Synthetic
Safety Ratings
Metric
Rating
Skin Sensitivity
1/5
Comedogenic Rating
1/5
EWG Score
1/10
Regional Regulatory Limits
Region
Leave-on %
Rinse-off %
Status
EU (CosIng)
No limit
No limit
Allowed
US (CIR/FDA)
No limit
No limit
Allowed
Japan (MHLW)
No limit
No limit
Allowed
ASEAN
No limit
No limit
Allowed
China (NMPA)
No limit
No limit
Allowed
Typical Usage % by Product Type
Product Type
Typical %
Moisturizer / Lotion
2 - 8%
Cream blush
3 - 12%
Body butter
3 - 10%
References
CIR — Safety Assessment of pentaerythrityl esters. PMID: 25850168
EU CosIng Database — Listed as skin conditioning/emollient.