Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
High-molecular-weight wax ester with negligible dermal absorption. CIR concluded safe for 237-member alkyl ester group. No GHS hazard classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?
High-molecular-weight wax ester with negligible dermal absorption. CIR concluded safe for 237-member alkyl ester group. No GHS hazard classification. The EU classifies Behenyl Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Behenyl Behenate allowed in the EU?
Behenyl Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenyl Behenate do in cosmetics?
Behenyl Behenate functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Structuring Agent. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 17671-27-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Behenyl Behenate?
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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