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Emollient

GLYCOL DIBEHENATE

CAS 79416-55-0 / 344-64-8 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A diester of ethylene glycol with behenic acid (a long C22 fatty acid). Used as an emollient, opacifier, and texture booster; well tolerated with the routine ester-purity caveat.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTOPACIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Behenic-acid based emollient
  • Helps thicken stick formulations
  • Pearlescent visual effect

Known concerns

  • Free ethylene glycol residue must be controlled
  • Limited dedicated CIR dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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