Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
INCI: MACADAMIA SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS BEHENATE
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered safe; behenic acid (C22:0) is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with low irritation potential; no significant adverse effect data reported. Behenic acid ester of the polyglyceryl-6 transesterification product of macadamia oil; the behenate moiety increases the melting point and provides structure/body to formulations, functioning as a co-emulsifier and consistency agent; PEG-free
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered safe; behenic acid (C22:0) is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with low irritation potential; no significant adverse effect data reported. Behenic acid ester of the polyglyceryl-6 transesterification product of macadamia oil; the behenate moiety increases the melting point and provides structure/body to formulations, functioning as a co-emulsifier and consistency agent; PEG-free The EU classifies Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate allowed in the EU?
Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate do in cosmetics?
Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, consistency regulation. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (CosIng Ref No: 83269).
What is the Margin of Safety for Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters 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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