Behenoyl Stearic Acid

INCI: BEHENOYL STEARIC ACID

CAS Number
Not identified in public databases
Function
Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific CIR monograph identified

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Very limited safety data available; no CIR monograph identified and safety assessment relies on structural analogy to component fatty acids.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behenoyl Stearic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Very limited safety data available; no CIR monograph identified and safety assessment relies on structural analogy to component fatty acids. The EU classifies Behenoyl Stearic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Behenoyl Stearic Acid allowed in the EU?

Behenoyl Stearic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Behenoyl Stearic Acid do in cosmetics?

Behenoyl Stearic Acid functions as: Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not identified in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Behenoyl Stearic Acid?

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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