Behenyl Beeswax
INCI: BEHENYL BEESWAX
CAS 144514-52-3
Fatty acids, beeswax, docosyl ester
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Fatty acids, beeswax, docosyl ester
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
potential-allergen
Verdict
Potential allergenicity for individuals with bee product allergies (propolis, honey, pollen cross-reactivity); otherwise well-tolerated. Ester of beeswax fatty acids and behenyl alcohol (1-docosanol); yellowish waxy solid; functions as thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer; provides moisturizing protective barrier; good thermal stability
US Note
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; beeswax derivatives are generally recognized as safe
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