Arachidyl/behenyl Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - dispersing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol is the fatty alcohol fraction consisting primarily of Arachidyl Alcohol and Behenyl Alcohol derived from the seed oil of various species of Brassica.
What does it do?
Arachidyl/behenyl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - dispersing
surfactant that helps disperse solid particles uniformly throughout a formulation
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Arachidyl/behenyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Arachidyl/behenyl Alcohol?
Arachidyl/behenyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Arachidyl/Behenyl Alcohol is the fatty alcohol fraction consisting primarily of Arachidyl Alcohol and Behenyl Alcohol derived from the seed oil of various species of Brassica.
Is Arachidyl/behenyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Arachidyl/behenyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Arachidyl/behenyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
Arachidyl/behenyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - dispersing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/04/2020