Good Emollient

Behenyl Alcohol —

INCI: BEHENYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number
Insufficient Data
Function
Emollient / Emulsion stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Good safety profile with established cosmetic use as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behenyl Alcohol — safe in cosmetics?

Good safety profile with established cosmetic use as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer. The EU classifies Behenyl Alcohol — as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Behenyl Alcohol — allowed in the EU?

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

What does Behenyl Alcohol — do in cosmetics?

Behenyl Alcohol — functions as: Emollient / Emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: Insufficient Data.

What is the Margin of Safety for 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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