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Emollient

PPG-1 BEHENETH-15

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A behenyl alcohol-based PPG/PEG ether used as an emollient and emulsifier. The long C22 fatty chain is non-irritating and skin-compatible; sits at the lower edge of green.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emolliency without heaviness
  • Stabilises o/w emulsions
  • Behenyl C22 chain — well tolerated

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Limited published toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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