Beheneth-10
INCI: BEHENETH-10
CAS 26636-40-8
Docosanol, ethoxylated, 10 mol EO (average molar ratio)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Docosanol, ethoxylated, 10 mol EO (average molar ratio)
Purpose
Function
Surfactant — Emulsifying (O/W), Cleansing
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Verdict
1,4-Dioxane residual from ethoxylation process must be controlled (less than 10 ppm recommended); stable against acid and alkali.
US Note
Not restricted; CIR-reviewed — safe as used
Assessment
Ratings
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