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Data: Limited

Behenyl Alcohol

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Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

SYNONYMS

● SBB060170
● AKOS015902887
● NSC-759235
● NSC759235
● A3D72D45-625E-49B5-B0FC-394010B3485D
● ANW-35147
● DB00632
● LMFA05000008
● MCULE-3239333381
● CCG-213539

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Behenyl alcohol is a saturated fatty alcohol as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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mask81 products
facial moisturizer/treatment305 products
conditioner101 products
moisturizer147 products
facial cleanser43 products
makeup remover2 products
makeup primer7 products
foundation48 products
shampoo13 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)86 products
daily use with SPF126 products
oil controller3 products
anti-aging37 products
hand cream42 products
nail treatment2 products
around-eye cream87 products
body firming lotion32 products
exfoliant/scrub20 products
eye liner15 products
hair styling aid20 products
styling gel/lotion10 products
serums & essences62 products
BB cream9 products
detangler3 products
sunless tanning10 products
antiperspirant/deodorant297 products
hair treatment/serum41 products
foot moisturizer8 products
Moisturizing Socks2 products
recreational sunscreen168 products
Facial Sun Care21 products
baby sunscreen16 products
damaged skin treatment4 products
toners/astringents1 products
vapor rubs2 products
mascara18 products
CC cream2 products
setting powder/spray3 products
lipstick40 products
bronzer/highlighter1 products
other eye makeup1 products
hair color and bleaching2 products
baby lotion9 products
foot cleansing3 products
lip balm9 products
concealer18 products
shaving cream2 products
after shave2 products
foot odor control3 products
muscle/joint soreness3 products
skin fading/lightener2 products
Under Eye Concealers1 products
blush4 products
brow liner3 products
lip balm with SPF1 products
Beard Conditioners1 products
tanning oil1 products
acne treatment1 products
Lip Stain5 products
body wash/cleanser3 products
bath oil/salts/soak1 products
bubble bath1 products
cuticle treatment1 products
after sun product2 products

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more human case studies show equivocal dermal or allergenic effectsSevere allergic contact dermatitis caused by a rubber glove coated with a moisturizer(2014-08-01)

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as toxic or harmful.European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Uncertain environmental toxinEnvironment Canada

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of respiratory irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Severe allergic contact dermatitis caused by a rubber glove coated with a moisturizer(2014-08-01)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environment Canada
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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