Is Behenyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Behenyl Benzoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Behenyl Benzoate
INCI: BEHENYL BENZOATE
Behenyl Benzoate (CAS 103403-38-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
docosyl benzoate
InChIKey
IACXYDVFQDGXJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenyl Benzoate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenyl Benzoate.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Biocide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Behenyl Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenyl Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Behenyl Benzoate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 103403-38-9.
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