Behenic Acid
Behenic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 121 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | BEHENIC ACID |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 112-85-6 |
| EC number | 204-010-8 |
| Prevalence | 121 products (0.13% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 390 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 20.7%Serums 12.4%General Moisturizers 11.6%Eyebrows 7.4%Eye Moisturizers 5.8%Deodorant 4.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Behenic Acid do in skincare?
- Behenic Acid functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Behenic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Behenic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (20.7% of its uses).
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