Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol

INCI: ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number
Mixture — component CAS: Arachidyl Alcohol (629-96-9) + Behenyl Alcohol (661-19-8)
Function
Surfactant (Cleansing, Dispersing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR concluded that long-chain fatty alcohols (including cetyl, behenyl, myristyl, and related alcohols) are safe as cosmetic ingredients

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Long-chain fatty alcohol with excellent safety profile; CIR-approved for cosmetic use with no significant concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Long-chain fatty alcohol with excellent safety profile; CIR-approved for cosmetic use with no significant concerns. The EU classifies Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?

Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol functions as: Surfactant (Cleansing, Dispersing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture — component CAS: Arachidyl Alcohol (629-96-9) + Behenyl Alcohol (661-19-8).

What is the Margin of Safety for Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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