murphyCalcium Behenate
AKA: Docosanoic acid, Calcium salt, Calcium didocosanoate, Calcium docosanoate, Calcium salt (2:1), EC 700H
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from behenic acid, a long-chain fatty acid typically sourced from vegetable oils like rapeseed or palm oil. Synthesized through esterification of behenic acid with calcium salts to form the calcium salt compound.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be based on a QRA...Calcium Behenate...
Formula
C44H86CaO4
Mol. Weight
719.20
CAS #
3578-72-1
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anticaking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Prevents clumping
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR