Isolauryl Behenate

INCI: ISOLAURYL BEHENATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (parent: Lauryl Behenate CAS 42233-07-8; "iso" branched variant)
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; reviewed by CIR as part of the 239 alkyl esters group

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No ingredient-specific toxicological data; safety relies entirely on CIR alkyl esters group read-across. Mixed irritation results reported for some alkyl esters at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isolauryl Behenate safe in cosmetics?

No ingredient-specific toxicological data; safety relies entirely on CIR alkyl esters group read-across. Mixed irritation results reported for some alkyl esters at high concentrations. The EU classifies Isolauryl Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isolauryl Behenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isolauryl Behenate do in cosmetics?

Isolauryl Behenate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (parent: Lauryl Behenate CAS 42233-07-8; "iso" branched variant).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isolauryl 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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