Dimethiconol Behenate

INCI: DIMETHICONOL BEHENATE

CAS Number
227200-34-2
Function
Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — reported in Council survey (0.5% in lipstick); no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Acid value ≤20.0. Low use concentration (0.5%). Potential D4/D5 impurities. Freezing/melting point 63°C

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethiconol Behenate safe in cosmetics?

Acid value ≤20.0. Low use concentration (0.5%). Potential D4/D5 impurities. Freezing/melting point 63°C The EU classifies Dimethiconol Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dimethiconol Behenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dimethiconol Behenate do in cosmetics?

Dimethiconol Behenate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 227200-34-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconol 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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