emollient

Behenyl Behenate

INCI: BEHENYL BEHENATE
CAS 17671-27-1 EC 241-646-5
Docosyl docosanoate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Docosyl docosanoate

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Structuring Agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

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

High-molecular-weight wax ester with negligible dermal absorption. CIR concluded safe for 237-member alkyl ester group. No GHS hazard classification.

US Note

Not restricted

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
17671-27-1
EC Number
241-646-5
INCI
BEHENYL BEHENATE
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026