emollient

Behenic Acid

INCI: BEHENIC ACID
CAS 112-85-6 EC 204-010-8
Docosanoic acid
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Docosanoic acid

Purpose

Function

Cleansing, Emulsifier, Opacifier, Surfactant, Smoothing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Verdict

Unrestricted globally with CIR and OECD clearance. LD50 >2,000 mg/kg; NOAEL 1,000 mg/kg/d. Negative Ames. One of most straightforward fatty acids for GMP/COSMOS formulation.

US Note

CIR: safe when non-irritating/non-sensitizing (2019). FDA GRAS (GRN 69).

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
112-85-6
EC Number
204-010-8
INCI
BEHENIC ACID
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026