Surfactant

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

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
26636-40-8
INCI
BEHENETH-10
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026