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Behenyl Behenate
Behenyl Behenate
Low concern
Considered safe in cosmetic use as a wax ester; CIR has reviewed long-chain alkyl behenates. Not used in food.
Found in
7 products
What it is
Wax ester formed from behenyl alcohol and behenic acid; used as a cosmetic emollient/thickener.
Cosmetic skin-conditioning/structuring agent; not a food additive.
Why it's flagged
- not a food-grade ingredient
What regulators actually say
"Behenyl behenate and similar long-chain alkyl behenates assessed by the CIR Expert Panel."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cosmetic ingredient; not a food additive.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as a food additive.
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