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Trivent™ PE-48

Trivent PE-48 is an emollient ester made from the complete reaction of Pentaerythritol and 2-Ethyl Hexanoic Acid. It has a high molecular weight and appears to leave a "wet" feel on the skin. This material is useful in creams, lotions, makeup and lip products. Its low odor, low taste and light color make it a desirable additive to most cosmetics.

Brand: Trivent (7 products)

INCI Name: Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Functions: Emollient

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Emolliency

Synonyms: Pentaerythritol tetra(2-ethylhexanoate), Pentaerythrityl tetra-2-ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl tetraoctanoate

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Trivent Pe-48 is a relatively new emollient ester made from the complete reaction of Pentaerythritol and 2-Ethyl Hexanoic Acid. It has a high molecular weight and appears to leave a “wet” feel on the skin. This material is useful in creams, lotions, make-up and lip products. Its low odor, low taste and light color make it a desirable additive to most cosmetics.

Properties

Odor
Mild Typical Odor
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value0.5mg KOH/g-
Colormax. 1Gardner-
Flash Point (COC)min. 170°C-
Free Acid as Hexanoic (Mol. wt. 116)0.1%-
Iodine Value0.0--
Mollecular Weight (Theoretical)640.0--
Pounds per Gallon (at 25°C)8.0--
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.451--
Saponification Value350.0mg KOH/g-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.96--