Calcium Behenate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, opacifying, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Calcium didocosanoate
What does it do?
Calcium Behenate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Calcium Behenate 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 Calcium Behenate?
Calcium Behenate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Calcium didocosanoate
Is Calcium Behenate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Calcium Behenate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Calcium Behenate do in cosmetic products?
Calcium Behenate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, opacifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Calcium Behenate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Calcium Behenate is 3578-72-1.
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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