Conditioning Agent
BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE BEHENATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fatty acid-derived conditioning agent that provides antistatic and viscosity-controlling properties, this ingredient is considered safe with no EU cosmetic restrictions and has a favorable safety profile.
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine Behenate is a behenyl (C22) fatty acid amide that functions as an antistatic agent and viscosity controller in hair and skin care formulations. In the EU, fatty acid alkanolamides and their derivatives are permitted without specific cosmetic restriction; no entry in Annex II (banned) or Annex III (restricted) applies to this ingredient. The substance has low irritation potential and is particularly valued in hair conditioning products for its ability to reduce static flyaway and improve combability.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antistatic agent
- Hair conditioning
- Skin conditioning
- Viscosity controlling
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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