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METHYL BEHENATE

CAS 929-77-1
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

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

Methyl behenate is the methyl ester of behenic acid (C22:0), a long-chain saturated fatty acid derived from plant sources such as rapeseed and sunflower oil. It functions as an emollient, opacifying agent, and binder in cosmetic formulations. It is not subject to EU cosmetic restrictions and carries no hazard statements, making it one of the safest ingredients in this batch with well-established safety data across multiple toxicological endpoints.

Skin benefits

  • Emollient with excellent skin feel
  • Opacifying agent improving product texture
  • Binder contributing to formulation stability

Known concerns

  • Very low concern ingredient
  • Standard cosmetic use concentrations well within safety margins

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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