Is Behenoyl Stearic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Behenoyl Stearic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Behenoyl Stearic Acid
INCI: BEHENOYL STEARIC ACID
Behenoyl Stearic Acid (CAS Not identified in public databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific CIR monograph identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenoyl Stearic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenoyl Stearic Acid allowed in the EU?
Behenoyl Stearic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenoyl Stearic Acid do in cosmetics?
Behenoyl Stearic Acid functions as: Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not identified in public databases.
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