Isocetyl Behenate

INCI: ISOCETYL BEHENATE

CAS Number
94247-28-6
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Alkyl Esters group: safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No significant concerns identified; low-use ingredient with adequate margin of safety when formulated to be non-irritating.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isocetyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?

No significant concerns identified; low-use ingredient with adequate margin of safety when formulated to be non-irritating. The EU classifies Isocetyl Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Isocetyl Behenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isocetyl Behenate do in cosmetics?

Isocetyl Behenate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94247-28-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isocetyl 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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