Surfactant

Beheneth-20

INCI: BEHENETH-20
CAS 26636-40-8
Docosanol, ethoxylated, 20 mol EO (average molar ratio)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Docosanol, ethoxylated, 20 mol EO (average molar ratio)

Purpose

Function

Emulsifier (O/W), surfactant, humectant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation process; must verify residual levels comply with applicable limits

US Note

Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating (Int. J. Toxicol., 2012)

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
26636-40-8
INCI
BEHENETH-20
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026