Is Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate
INCI: TETRADECYLOCTADECYL BEHENATE
Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate (CAS PubChem CID 71356819 (C₅₄H₁₀₈O₂, MW 789.4)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emollient (behenic acid ester of Guerbet alcohol). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient (behenic acid ester of Guerbet alcohol)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR Expert Panel concluded "safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating"
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate allowed in the EU?
Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate do in cosmetics?
Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient (behenic acid ester of Guerbet alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 71356819 (C₅₄H₁₀₈O₂, MW 789.4).
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