Pentaerythrityl Rosinates is the mixture of esters of Rosin and Pentaerythritol.
Formula
C25H40O5
Mol. Weight
420.60
CAS #
8050-26-8
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining pentaerythritol with rosin, developed in the mid-20th century as a cosmetic film-former and binder with no traditional historical precedent.