Behenamide Mea
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)docosanamide
What does it do?
Behenamide Mea 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 - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Behenamide Mea 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 Behenamide Mea?
Behenamide Mea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)docosanamide
Is Behenamide Mea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Behenamide Mea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Behenamide Mea do in cosmetic products?
Behenamide Mea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Behenamide Mea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Behenamide Mea is 94109-05-4.
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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: 15/10/2010