Is Cetearyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Behenate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetearyl Behenate
INCI: CETEARYL BEHENATE
Cetearyl Behenate (CAS Not publicly assigned (wax ester of cetearyl alcohol + behenic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning; Emollient; Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (wax ester of cetearyl alcohol + behenic acid)
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Function
Skin Conditioning; Emollient; Skin Protecting
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No restriction; considered safe for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetearyl Behenate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cetearyl Behenate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Behenate allowed in the EU?
Cetearyl Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearyl Behenate do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Behenate functions as: Skin Conditioning; Emollient; Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (wax ester of cetearyl alcohol + behenic acid).
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