Is Behenyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?
Behenyl Betaine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Behenyl Betaine
INCI: BEHENYL BETAINE
Behenyl Betaine (CAS 20748-86-1 (docosyldimethylglycine / docosyl betaine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
20748-86-1 (docosyldimethylglycine / docosyl betaine)
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Function
Surfactant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; betaine-class surfactants are broadly accepted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenyl Betaine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Behenyl Betaine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl Betaine allowed in the EU?
Behenyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenyl Betaine do in cosmetics?
Behenyl Betaine functions as: Surfactant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20748-86-1 (docosyldimethylglycine / docosyl betaine).
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