Is Arachidyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Arachidyl Behenate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Arachidyl Behenate
Also known as: EINECS 255-728-3, UNII-9G00Q0O2NS
INCI: ARACHIDYL BEHENATE
Arachidyl Behenate (CAS 42233-14-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, film forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
icosyl docosanoate
InChIKey
JWEYEHAVGPUUDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions. Regarded as safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arachidyl Behenate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Arachidyl Behenate.
Regulatory Flags
wax-ester
partially-natural
film-former
barrier-agent
Known Synonyms
EINECS 255-728-3
UNII-9G00Q0O2NS
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Humectant
Thickening agent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arachidyl Behenate allowed in the EU?
Arachidyl Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arachidyl Behenate do in cosmetics?
Arachidyl Behenate functions as: emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42233-14-7.
Is Arachidyl Behenate used outside cosmetics?
Arachidyl Behenate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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