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Emollient

C20-40 ALKYL BEHENATE

CAS 222722-15-8 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A high-melting long-chain alkyl ester used as a wax-like emollient and structuring agent. PubChem reports no GHS hazards; treated as a safe, inert lipid.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Long-chain wax-like emollient
  • Soft, non-greasy skin feel
  • No PubChem GHS hazards reported
  • Inert and well tolerated

Known concerns

  • Heavy lipid — may feel rich on oily/acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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