Is Behenyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Behenyl Behenate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Behenyl Behenate
Also known as: Docosanoic acid, docosyl ester, EINECS 241-646-5, UNII-K8NU647RJ0
INCI: BEHENYL BEHENATE
Behenyl Behenate (CAS 17671-27-1) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Structuring Agent. Reported NOAEL =1000 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Structuring Agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
docosyl docosanoate
InChIKey
NJIMZDGGLTUCPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenyl Behenate.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Behenyl Behenate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | short-term | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "9", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "beheneth_10,polysorbate_60", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "18-45", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "55-82", "droplet_size_range_um": "8-55", "creaming_resistance": "moderate", "coalescence_resistance": "excellent", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "excellent", "freeze_thaw_stability": "excellent", "rheology_modifie…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenyl Behenate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Behenyl Behenate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
Docosanoic acid, docosyl ester
EINECS 241-646-5
UNII-K8NU647RJ0
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl Behenate allowed in the EU?
Behenyl Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenyl Behenate do in cosmetics?
Behenyl Behenate functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Structuring Agent. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 17671-27-1.
What is the NOAEL for Behenyl Behenate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Behenyl Behenate is =1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a short-term study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Behenyl Behenate used outside cosmetics?
Behenyl Behenate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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