Is Beheneth-10 safe in cosmetics?
Beheneth-10 has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Beheneth-10
Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-docosyl-omega-hydroxy-, Polyethylene glycol monodocosyl ether, Beheneth-3, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-docosyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
INCI: BEHENETH-10
Beheneth-10 (CAS 26636-40-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant — Emulsifying (O/W), Cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant — Emulsifying (O/W), Cleansing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; CIR-reviewed — safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Beheneth-10.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
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emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "11.7", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.25-0.35", "phase_inversion_temperature_c": "78-86", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "behenyl_alcohol", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "8-20", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "80-92", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Beheneth-10.
Known Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-docosyl-omega-hydroxy-
Polyethylene glycol monodocosyl ether
Beheneth-3
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-docosyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beheneth-10 allowed in the EU?
Beheneth-10 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Beheneth-10 do in cosmetics?
Beheneth-10 functions as: Surfactant — Emulsifying (O/W), Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26636-40-8.
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