Is Isolauryl Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Isolauryl Behenate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Isolauryl Behenate
INCI: ISOLAURYL BEHENATE
Isolauryl Behenate (CAS Not individually assigned (parent: Lauryl Behenate CAS 42233-07-8; "iso" branched variant)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent — emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (parent: Lauryl Behenate CAS 42233-07-8; "iso" branched variant)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isolauryl Behenate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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