Butylene Glycol Behenate

INCI: BUTYLENE GLYCOL BEHENATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned in major registries
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not formally calculated — requires read-across from parent compounds

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Insufficient standalone safety data for CPSR; read-across dossier required

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butylene Glycol Behenate safe in cosmetics?

Insufficient standalone safety data for CPSR; read-across dossier required The EU classifies Butylene Glycol Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Butylene Glycol Behenate allowed in the EU?

Butylene Glycol Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butylene Glycol Behenate do in cosmetics?

Butylene Glycol Behenate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned in major registries.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butylene Glycol Behenate?

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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