Surfactant

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

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
26636-40-8
INCI
BEHENETH-25
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026