Behenyl Alcohol
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 661-19-8
EINECS / EC 211-546-6
CosIng Ref 74589
Chemical Name docosan-1-ol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C22H46O
Mol. Weight 326.6 g/mol
InChIKey NOPFSRXAKWQILS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Binding
Secondary Functions SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; EMULSION STABILISING; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Origin Natural
Category Thickeners & Polymers
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2005
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.2 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
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