Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low concern profile. It is an ester of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (pyroglutamic acid) and behenyl alcohol (1-docosanol), both well-established cosmetic raw materials. The PCA moiety is a natural moisturizing factor (NMF) component; the behenyl chain provides occlusive/emollient character
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl PCA safe in cosmetics?
Low concern profile. It is an ester of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (pyroglutamic acid) and behenyl alcohol (1-docosanol), both well-established cosmetic raw materials. The PCA moiety is a natural moisturizing factor (NMF) component; the behenyl chain provides occlusive/emollient character The EU classifies Behenyl PCA as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Behenyl PCA allowed in the EU?
Behenyl PCA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenyl PCA do in cosmetics?
Behenyl PCA functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37673-38-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Behenyl PCA?
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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