Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate

INCI: BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE BEHENATE

CAS Number
Not found in public databases
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), viscosity controlling (by analogy to dimethicone esters)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually reviewed by CIR. Covered conceptually under both the dimethicone group and fatty acid ester safety assessments.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Verify free behenic acid and dimethicone oligomer residuals in raw material specifications.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate safe in cosmetics?

Verify free behenic acid and dimethicone oligomer residuals in raw material specifications. The EU classifies Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate allowed in the EU?

Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate do in cosmetics?

Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), viscosity controlling (by analogy to dimethicone esters). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not found in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate?

adequate 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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