Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Long C22 chain makes it less common than C12-C16 amine oxides; can be a mild irritant at high concentrations; ensure no residual free amine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Long C22 chain makes it less common than C12-C16 amine oxides; can be a mild irritant at high concentrations; ensure no residual free amine The EU classifies Behenamine Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Behenamine Oxide allowed in the EU?
Behenamine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenamine Oxide do in cosmetics?
Behenamine Oxide functions as: Surfactant (Cleansing), Foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26483-35-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Behenamine Oxide?
adequate 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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