NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Methyl behenate

Also known as: Docosanoic acid, methyl ester, EINECS 213-207-8, NSC 158426, UNII-04KBO9R771

CAS 929-77-1

Methyl behenate (CAS 929-77-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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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 10 fields
Name
Methyl behenate
CAS Number
929-77-1
DTXSID
DTXSID6029206
Molecular Formula
C23H46O2
InChI Key
QSQLTHHMFHEFIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
354.349781
Synonyms
Docosanoic acid, methyl esterEINECS 213-207-8NSC 158426UNII-04KBO9R771

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
HumectantSoftener and conditioner

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
04KBO9R771UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
04KBO9R771UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
04KBO9R771UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
04KBO9R771UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

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

What is the NOAEL for Methyl behenate?

Methyl behenate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 04KBO9R771 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

Is Methyl behenate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Methyl behenate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Methyl 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 Methyl behenate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Methyl behenate used outside industrial chemicals?

Methyl behenate also appears in cosmetics databases.