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Glyceryl Behenate

  • Products with this ingredient are allowed for use in EWG VERIFIED but must meet use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
  • This ingredient's score is higher if used in product forms that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns. The score is lower if used in product forms that have lower risk of inhalation (e.g., solids, liquids)

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Other Concerns

Use restrictions (moderate), Multiple, additive exposure sources (low_moderate), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)

SYNONYMS

● GLYCEROL MONOBENHENATE
● GLYCERIN MONOBEHENATE
● DOCOSANOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL
● DOCOSANOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXYPROPYL ESTER
● DOCODANOIN, MONO-
● 2,3-DIHYDROXYPROPYL DOCOSANOATE
● BEHENIC ACID MONOGLYCERIDE
● MONOESTER WITH 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL DOCOSANOIC ACID
● 2,3-DIHYDROXYPROPYL ESTER DOCOSANOIC ACID
● MONO- DOCODANOIN

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.

Glyceryl Behenate is a monoester of glycerin and behenic acid.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • MODERATE
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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moisturizer16 products
lip balm41 products
concealer77 products
diaper cream5 products
around-eye cream10 products
mascara56 products
facial moisturizer/treatment28 products
lip gloss56 products
exfoliant/scrub9 products
recreational sunscreen27 products
facial cleanser16 products
hair styling aid12 products
body oil2 products
lipstick113 products
bronzer/highlighter11 products
eye shadow21 products
anti-aging3 products
styling gel/lotion1 products
foundation51 products
baby lotion2 products
serums & essences8 products
baby sunscreen7 products
mask4 products
body firming lotion3 products
makeup remover3 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
daily use with SPF10 products
makeup primer5 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
lip balm with SPF5 products
hair treatment/serum3 products
foot cleansing1 products
hand cream4 products
brow liner13 products
baby oil1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)3 products
eye liner1 products
conditioner3 products
blush5 products
body wash/cleanser1 products
shampoo1 products
Facial Sun Care6 products
CC cream6 products
Lip Stain4 products
antiperspirant/deodorant1 products
foot moisturizer1 products
lip plumper3 products
Under Eye Concealers2 products

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information availableUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Enhanced skin absorption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Penetration enhancerCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Safety assessment was based on related chemicalCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Human any irritant - strong evidenceCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panelCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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