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BEHENYL ERUCATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A soft, wax-like emollient ester derived from behenyl alcohol and erucic acid, commonly used in skin and hair care to provide lubricity and occlusive conditioning without greasiness.
Behenyl erucate is a saturated long-chain ester formed from behenyl alcohol (docosanol) and erucic acid. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient in cosmetic formulations. It is not restricted under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and has a favourable toxicological profile with no observed sensitization or irritation at typical use concentrations. PubChem safety score 80.
Skin benefits
- emollient — smooths and softens skin surface
- occlusive — helps retain skin moisture
- conditions skin and hair without greasiness
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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