Beheneth-25
INCI: BEHENETH-25
CAS 26636-40-8
Docosanol, ethoxylated, 25 mol EO (average molar ratio)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Docosanol, ethoxylated, 25 mol EO (average molar ratio)
Purpose
Function
Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying, emulsifier
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Verdict
1,4-dioxane residuals from ethoxylation; verify per NY DEC limits
US Note
Permitted; CIR concluded safe (alkyl PEG ethers, 2012) when formulated to be non-irritating
Assessment
Ratings
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