Polyglyceryl-6 Tetrabehenate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-6 TETRABEHENATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Behenic acid (C22) makes this highly lipophilic; useful for W/O emulsions and consistency. Ensure supplier certificates confirm absence of erucic acid contamination in behenic acid source.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Tetrabehenate safe in cosmetics?

Behenic acid (C22) makes this highly lipophilic; useful for W/O emulsions and consistency. Ensure supplier certificates confirm absence of erucic acid contamination in behenic acid source. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-6 Tetrabehenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Tetrabehenate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-6 Tetrabehenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Tetrabehenate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-6 Tetrabehenate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-6 Tetrabehenate?

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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