Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Approved
Antioxidant; Formula Stabilizer
Also Known As
Pentaerythrityl Tetrakis(3-(3,5-Di-Tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionate); Antioxidant 1010
CAS Number
6683-19-8
What It Does
Prevents oxidation and degradation of oils, polymers, and other formula components.
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
Its large molecular size limits dermal absorption. Available evidence suggests low acute and genotoxic potential, although cosmetic ingredient-specific sensitization and long-term exposure data are limited.
Evidence Level
Moderate