Glycol Dibehenate

INCI: GLYCOL DIBEHENATE

CAS Number
79416-55-0 (ethylene glycol dibehenate)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used (2017 Final Report on Monoalkylglycol Dialkyl Acid Esters)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Potential trace 1,4-dioxane from ethylene glycol starting material — not detected in tested batches of related Glycol Distearate; low frequency of use (32 formulations, max 1% as of 2022)

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycol Dibehenate safe in cosmetics?

Potential trace 1,4-dioxane from ethylene glycol starting material — not detected in tested batches of related Glycol Distearate; low frequency of use (32 formulations, max 1% as of 2022) The EU classifies Glycol Dibehenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glycol Dibehenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glycol Dibehenate do in cosmetics?

Glycol Dibehenate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 79416-55-0 (ethylene glycol dibehenate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycol Dibehenate?

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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