The Basics On Behenyl Behenate
What is Behenyl Behenate?
Behenyl behenate is the wax-like ester of the fatty acid behenic acid and fatty alcohol behenyl alcohol.
What are other names for Behenyl Behenate?
BEHENYL BEHENATE, DOCOSANOIC ACID, DOCOSYL ESTER, DOCOSYL DOCOSANOATE, and DOCOSYL ESTER DOCOSANOIC ACID
What is Behenyl Behenate used for?
Behenyl behenate is the wax-like ester of the fatty acid behenic acid and fatty alcohol behenyl alcohol. This plant-derived or synthetic ingredient hydrates skin and also adds occlusive properties to emulsions like creams and lotions, which help to prevent moisture loss.
How Behenyl Behenate is classified
Hydration, Emollients
Recommendations for using Behenyl Behenate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Behenyl Behenate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Behenyl Behenate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Behenyl Behenate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Behenyl Behenate
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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