Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published safety data; as an ester of behenyl alcohol and benzoic acid, the individual components are well-characterized and generally safe; benzoic acid is a known mild irritant at higher concentrations but esters are typically well-tolerated. IUPAC: 1-docosanol benzoate; a long-chain ester combining the emollience of behenyl alcohol with the aromatic structure of benzoic acid; provides a dry, non-greasy skin feel; relatively niche ingredient with limited commercial availability
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Limited published safety data; as an ester of behenyl alcohol and benzoic acid, the individual components are well-characterized and generally safe; benzoic acid is a known mild irritant at higher concentrations but esters are typically well-tolerated. IUPAC: 1-docosanol benzoate; a long-chain ester combining the emollience of behenyl alcohol with the aromatic structure of benzoic acid; provides a dry, non-greasy skin feel; relatively niche ingredient with limited commercial availability The EU classifies Behenyl Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Behenyl Benzoate?
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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