Is Methyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Behenate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Behenate
Also known as: Docosanoic acid, methyl ester, EINECS 213-207-8, NSC 158426, UNII-04KBO9R771
INCI: METHYL BEHENATE
Methyl Behenate (CAS 929-77-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning - Emollient; moisturizing agent. 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; moisturizing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl docosanoate
InChIKey
QSQLTHHMFHEFIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific prohibition or restriction. Long-chain fatty acid esters are well-established cosmetic ingredients
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Behenate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methyl Behenate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Docosanoic acid, methyl ester
EINECS 213-207-8
NSC 158426
UNII-04KBO9R771
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Behenate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Behenate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Behenate functions as: Skin Conditioning - Emollient; moisturizing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 929-77-1.
Is Methyl Behenate used outside cosmetics?
Methyl 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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