Safety Notes
Long-chain fatty alcohol; gives rich luxurious texture; very well tolerated; often derived from rapeseed
Function & Common Use
Function
Emulsifying / Viscosity controlling
Category
Fatty Alcohol
Common In
Rich creams, hair conditioners
Origin
Plant (rapeseed/canola)
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl Alcohol safe to use in skincare?
Behenyl Alcohol has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Long-chain fatty alcohol; gives rich luxurious texture; very well tolerated; often derived from rapeseed
Is Behenyl Alcohol allowed in India?
Behenyl Alcohol is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Behenyl Alcohol used for in cosmetics?
Behenyl Alcohol functions as: Emulsifying / Viscosity controlling. It is commonly found in: Rich creams, hair conditioners.
TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.
Regulatory Status
India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Identifiers
CAS661-19-8
EC211-546-6
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