Beheneth-2

AKA: 24897-44-7, Nikkol BB-2, Beheneth-2 [INCI], Ethanol

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginDerived from fatty alcohols, typically behenyl alcohol, which are produced from behenic acid found in plant oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation, adding ethylene oxide units to behenyl alcohol to create the polyethylene glycol ether.

Beheneth-2 is the polyethylene glycol ether of Behenyl Alcohol

Formula

C26H54O3

Mol. Weight

414.70

CAS #

-

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2012

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR