Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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