Glyceryl Behenate

INCI: GLYCERYL BEHENATE

CAS Number
30233-64-8
Function
Emollient, emulsifier, viscosity-increasing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA approved inactive pharmaceutical excipient.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe emollient with benign toxicological profile and no regulatory restrictions.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Behenate safe in cosmetics?

Safe emollient with benign toxicological profile and no regulatory restrictions. The EU classifies Glyceryl Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glyceryl Behenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Behenate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Behenate functions as: Emollient, emulsifier, viscosity-increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 30233-64-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl 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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