Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate

INCI: TETRADECYLOCTADECYL BEHENATE

CAS Number
PubChem CID 71356819 (C₅₄H₁₀₈O₂, MW 789.4)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient (behenic acid ester of Guerbet alcohol)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR Expert Panel concluded "safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating"

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating; appeared in a California Prop 65 judgment filing (context: ingredient listing, not as a Prop 65-listed substance itself)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating; appeared in a California Prop 65 judgment filing (context: ingredient listing, not as a Prop 65-listed substance itself) The EU classifies Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate allowed in the EU?

Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate do in cosmetics?

Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient (behenic acid ester of Guerbet alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 71356819 (C₅₄H₁₀₈O₂, MW 789.4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetradecyloctadecyl 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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