Is Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate
INCI: BEHENYL POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate (CAS Not individually confirmed in authoritative databases from available sources) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier (W/O), stabilizer, skin conditioning - ester of behenyl alcohol and. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually confirmed in authoritative databases from available sources
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Function
Emulsifier (W/O), stabilizer, skin conditioning - ester of behenyl alcohol and polyhydroxystearic acid
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate allowed in the EU?
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate do in cosmetics?
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate functions as: Emulsifier (W/O), stabilizer, skin conditioning - ester of behenyl alcohol and polyhydroxystearic acid. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually confirmed in authoritative databases from available sources.
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