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DIBEHENYL FUMARATE

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Dibehenyl Fumarate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Dibehenyl fumarate is the ester of behenyl alcohol (C22 fatty alcohol) and fumaric acid. As a high-molecular-weight ester with a saturated long-chain alcohol moiety, it has negligible skin penetration and no EU cosmetic Annex restrictions. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient in cosmetic formulations with a favourable safety profile.

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning agent
  • Emollient that improves skin texture and moisture retention

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.