Tetradecyloctadecyl behenate
An ester synthesized from vegetable fatty acids, tetradecyloctadecyl behenate fulfills several roles in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an emulsifier to stabilize water-oil mixtures, as a film-forming agent to form a film on the surface, and as an opacifying agent to increase the visual density of products.
Roles & functions
Skin conditioning — Keeps the skin in good condition and protects it; improves its comfort.
Emulsifying — Allows phases that do not naturally mix, such as water and oil, to be blended together.
Film forming — Forms a film on the surface of the skin or hair.
Binding — Binds together the ingredients of a solid formula (powder, stick).
Opacifying — Makes the product less transparent.
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
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