What function does ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL carries the following function designation(s): SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - DISPERSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE.

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ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL

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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.

ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL

INCI name

ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL

Description

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.

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Key data

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Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING SURFACTANT - DISPERSING SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

How ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL is also tagged with 5 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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