INCI: Behenyl Alcohol · CAS: 661-19-8
Behenyl Alcohol
A long-chain fatty alcohol that thickens and conditions.
About Behenyl Alcohol
Behenyl Alcohol is a saturated fatty alcohol derived from natural vegetable sources. It serves as a thickener, stabilizer, emollient, and co-emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. This white, waxy solid is commonly used in skin and hair care products for its smoothing effects and ability to improve the texture of formulations.
Function: thickener, stabilizer, emollient, co-emulsifier
Recommended Usage
Skin care: 1-5% in creams, lotions, and body butters; may vary based on formulation requirements.
Hair care: 0.5-3% in conditioners and styling products; typically used for texture enhancement and emollient properties.
Regulatory Status
- EU (max Not explicitly restricted.): No specific restrictions; allowed under the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
- US (max Not explicitly restricted.): Listed as safe for use in cosmetics by the CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) Expert Panel.
- ASEAN (max Not explicitly restricted.): No specific restrictions; allowed under ASEAN Cosmetic Directive.
Suppliers & Distributors
- BASF SE (Manufacturer)
- Croda International (Manufacturer)
- Kao Corporation (Manufacturer)
- Lotioncrafter (Distributor)
- Formulator Sample Shop (Distributor)
- Rierden Chemical (Distributor)
Common questions about Behenyl Alcohol
What is Behenyl Alcohol?
A long-chain fatty alcohol that thickens and conditions.
What is the INCI name for Behenyl Alcohol?
The INCI name for Behenyl Alcohol is Behenyl Alcohol. INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) is the standardized naming system used on cosmetic product labels worldwide.
What is the CAS number for Behenyl Alcohol?
The CAS number for Behenyl Alcohol (Behenyl Alcohol) is 661-19-8. The CAS number is the unique chemical identifier assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service.
What does Behenyl Alcohol do in cosmetic formulations?
In cosmetic formulations, Behenyl Alcohol (Behenyl Alcohol) functions as: thickener, stabilizer, emollient, co-emulsifier.
What percentage of Behenyl Alcohol is typically used in cosmetics?
Typical use levels for Behenyl Alcohol (Behenyl Alcohol) in cosmetic formulations: In skin care: 1-5% in creams, lotions, and body butters; may vary based on formulation requirements.. In hair care: 0.5-3% in conditioners and styling products; typically used for texture enhancement and emollient properties.. Always confirm against the supplier's technical data sheet and the regulatory limits for your target market.
Is Behenyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in major markets?
Behenyl Alcohol (Behenyl Alcohol) is regulated as follows in major markets: EU (max Not explicitly restricted.); US (max Not explicitly restricted.); ASEAN (max Not explicitly restricted.). See the Regulatory Status section above for the specific restrictions and conditions in each territory.
Who manufactures Behenyl Alcohol?
Behenyl Alcohol (Behenyl Alcohol) is manufactured by suppliers including BASF SE, Croda International, Kao Corporation. Sign in to Chemdex to see full contact details, SDS / TDS documents, and regional offices for every supplier.