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).
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