Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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