Is Behenyl PCA safe in cosmetics?
Behenyl PCA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Behenyl PCA
Also known as: EINECS 253-605-9, UNII-CY9M6276C2
INCI: BEHENYL PCA
Behenyl PCA (CAS 37673-38-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
docosyl (2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylate
InChIKey
GKCVFDIGISJVBA-VWLOTQADSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not listed as prohibited or restricted; no specific FDA monograph limitation
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenyl PCA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenyl PCA.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 253-605-9
UNII-CY9M6276C2
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl PCA allowed in the EU?
Behenyl PCA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenyl PCA do in cosmetics?
Behenyl PCA functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37673-38-4.
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