Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Esylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Stearyl/Behenyl Betainate Esylate is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula:
What does it do?
Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Esylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
EU regulatory status
Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Esylate 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 Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Esylate?
Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Esylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Stearyl/Behenyl Betainate Esylate is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula:
Is Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Esylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Esylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Esylate do in cosmetic products?
Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Esylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, film forming.
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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: 23/05/2023