Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient; Thickener; Texture Enhancer
Low expected concern for topical use. The high-molecular-weight fatty ester structure suggests limited dermal absorption and low chemical reactivity. Ingredient-specific toxicology is limited, but no major cosmetic hazard signal is established.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Low expected concern for topical use. The high-molecular-weight fatty ester structure suggests limited dermal absorption and low chemical reactivity. Ingredient-specific toxicology is limited, but no major cosmetic hazard signal is established.
What it does
A glycerin-derived fatty ester used to provide structure, emollience, and texture in cosmetic formulations.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database_en https://www.cir-safety.org/
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
