Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Stearyl/Behenyl Betainate Mesylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula below, where R represents a mixture of Stearyl Alcohol and Behenyl Alcohol.
What does it do?
Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate 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 Mesylate?
Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Stearyl/Behenyl Betainate Mesylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula below, where R represents a mixture of Stearyl Alcohol and Behenyl Alcohol.
Is Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate do in cosmetic products?
Stearyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
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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