Propylene Glycol Behenate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL BEHENATE

CAS Number
100214-87-7; 27923-61-1
Function
Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; CIR Expert Panel concluded "safe as used" when formulated to be nonirritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

⚠ Penetration enhancement caution — do not combine with ingredients whose safety relies on lack of dermal absorption. ⚠ Botanical-sourced batches may carry pesticide/heavy metal residues; cGMP controls essential

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Behenate safe in cosmetics?

⚠ Penetration enhancement caution — do not combine with ingredients whose safety relies on lack of dermal absorption. ⚠ Botanical-sourced batches may carry pesticide/heavy metal residues; cGMP controls essential The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Behenate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propylene Glycol Behenate allowed in the EU?

Propylene Glycol Behenate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Propylene Glycol Behenate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Behenate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100214-87-7; 27923-61-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol 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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