NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Sodium docosanoate

Also known as: Behenic acid, sodium salt, Sodium behenate, Docosanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1), EINECS 226-234-5, NSC 2325 (+1 more)

CAS 5331-77-1

Sodium docosanoate (CAS 5331-77-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 11 fields
Name
Sodium docosanoate
CAS Number
5331-77-1
DTXSID
DTXSID0063785
Molecular Formula
C22H44O2.Na
InChI Key
CVYDEWKUJFCYJO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonyms
Behenic acid, sodium saltSodium behenateDocosanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1)EINECS 226-234-5NSC 2325UNII-H4W8BMK72F

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
Cleaning agent

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
H4W8BMK72FUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
H4W8BMK72FUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
H4W8BMK72FUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
H4W8BMK72FUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Sodium docosanoate?

Sodium docosanoate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is H4W8BMK72F UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

Is Sodium docosanoate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Sodium docosanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Sodium Behenate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Sodium docosanoate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Sodium docosanoate used outside industrial chemicals?

Sodium docosanoate also appears in cosmetics databases.