Behenyl Alcohol(1)
INCI: BEHENYL ALCOHOL
CAS Insufficient Data
Emollient / Emulsion stabilizer
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Emollient / Emulsion stabilizer
Purpose
Function
Emollient / Emulsion stabilizer
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Good safety profile with established cosmetic use as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer.
US Note
Allowed - CIR Expert Panel has reviewed long-chain aliphatic alcohols including behenyl alcohol and concluded they are safe for cosmetic use
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