Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters 1
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AKA: Hydrogenated Castor Oil Ester
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginIndia
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters is the hydrogenation product of the esters formed by the reaction of castor oil and behenyl alcohol
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
736150-63-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Conditions Hair
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens and detangles hair
Keeps product blended
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR