Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; safety supported by read-across from the alkyl esters group (ethylhexyl palmitate, ethylhexyl stearate). Hydrolysis yields 2-ethylhexanol and behenic acid, both with established safety profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; safety supported by read-across from the alkyl esters group (ethylhexyl palmitate, ethylhexyl stearate). Hydrolysis yields 2-ethylhexanol and behenic acid, both with established safety profiles. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ethylhexyl Behenate allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexyl Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexyl Behenate do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Behenate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20292-08-4 (2-ethylhexyl docosanoate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl 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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