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DIHYDROABIETYL BEHENATE

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A resin acid ester used as a skin conditioning agent with low concern and good compatibility.

Dihydroabietyl behenate is the ester of dihydroabietyl alcohol (from rosin) and behenic acid. It functions as a skin conditioning agent and viscosity controller in cosmetic formulations. The abietyl group derived from rosin has been used in cosmetics historically, and when fully hydrogenated (dihydro), the compound is more stable and less allergenic than unmodified rosin derivatives. Not specifically restricted in EU cosmetics regulation.

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning emollient
  • Viscosity modification

Known concerns

  • Rosin-derived ingredient may contain trace allergens
  • High molecular weight limits skin absorption

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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