Is Lauryl Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Lauryl Behenate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lauryl Behenate
Also known as: UNII-96309WU4RC, Docosanoic acid, dodecyl ester, Dodecyl behenate, Dodecyl docosanoate
INCI: LAURYL BEHENATE
Lauryl Behenate (CAS 42233-07-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning agent, emulsifier, thickening agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent, emulsifier, thickening agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dodecyl docosanoate
InChIKey
IFLDFHHUUCVKNJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel reported no significant adverse effects at typical cosmetic concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lauryl Behenate.
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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 Lauryl Behenate.
Known Synonyms
UNII-96309WU4RC
Docosanoic acid, dodecyl ester
Dodecyl behenate
Dodecyl docosanoate
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauryl Behenate allowed in the EU?
Lauryl Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauryl Behenate do in cosmetics?
Lauryl Behenate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent, emulsifier, thickening agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42233-07-8.
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