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Emollient

BEHENIC ACID

CAS 112-85-6 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A 22-carbon saturated fatty acid that conditions and stabilizes formulas. Very well-tolerated; PubChem reports no GHS hazard classification.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGOPACIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Long-chain fatty acid with emollient feel
  • Forms part of natural skin lipids
  • Helps stabilize emulsions
  • Very low irritation

Known concerns

  • May feel waxy on oily skin
  • Mainly a processing aid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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