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Glyceryl Dibehenate
AKA “3-diyl didocosanoate, glyceryl 1, 3-dibehenate, Docosanoic acid, 1'-(2-hydroxy-1, 3-propanediyl) ester, EINECS 303-650-6, 3-GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl dibehenate
AKA: 3-diyl didocosanoate, Glyceryl 1, 3-dibehenate, Docosanoic acid, 1'-(2-hydroxy-1, 3-propanediyl) ester, EINECS 303-650-6, 3-GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A plant-derived moisturizer that softens and conditions skin, helping to lock in hydration and create a smooth, supple feel.
Formula
C47H92O5
Mol. Weight
737.20
CAS #
94201-62-4
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic diester combining glycerin with behenic acid. Developed in modern cosmetics as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer without traditional applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Amended final report on the safety assessment of glyceryl dilaurate, glyceryl diarachidate, glyceryl dibehenate, glyceryl dierucate, glyceryl dihydrox
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Amended Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Diarachidate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Dierucate, Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate, Glyceryl Diisopalmitate, Glyceryl Diiso
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Diarachidate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Dierucate, Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate, Glyceryl Diisopalmitate, Glyceryl Diisostearate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Glyceryl Dibehenate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glyceryl Dibehenate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR