Tridecyl Behenate

INCI: TRIDECYL BEHENATE

CAS Number
42233-08-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR โ€” safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating (alkyl esters group, 239 ingredients)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not reported in current VCRP active use at time of CIR review; non-mutagenic, non-genotoxic class; formulate to be non-irritating

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tridecyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?

Not reported in current VCRP active use at time of CIR review; non-mutagenic, non-genotoxic class; formulate to be non-irritating The EU classifies Tridecyl Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tridecyl Behenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tridecyl Behenate do in cosmetics?

Tridecyl Behenate functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42233-08-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tridecyl 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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