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Emulsifier

GLYCERYL BEHENATE

CAS 30233-64-8 / 6916-74-1 Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Glyceryl behenate — a plant-derived fatty ester used as a co-emulsifier and structurant. Inert and well tolerated with strong cosmetic and pharmaceutical safety data.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Vegetable-derived ester structurant
  • Stabilizes emulsions
  • Mild and non-irritating
  • Used in solid lipid nanoparticles for delivery

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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