Butyloctyl Behenate

INCI: BUTYLOCTYL BEHENATE

CAS Number
⚠ *Verify via CosIng — likely 210554-18-4 but not confirmed in search results*
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate — supported by CIR group assessment and read-across

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

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

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Butyloctyl Behenate is an emollient ester permitted in both EU and US markets with excellent safety profile and negligible absorption.

⚠️
Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyloctyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?

Butyloctyl Behenate is an emollient ester permitted in both EU and US markets with excellent safety profile and negligible absorption. The EU classifies Butyloctyl Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Butyloctyl Behenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyloctyl Behenate do in cosmetics?

Butyloctyl Behenate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: ⚠ *Verify via CosIng — likely 210554-18-4 but not confirmed in search results*.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyloctyl 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.

📱

Is Butyloctyl Behenate in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Butyloctyl Behenate in your formulation.