Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Good safety profile with established cosmetic use as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer.
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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