BEHENETH-20 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
BEHENETH-20
Safety grade: A
Beheneth-20 is a cleansing agent derived from behenic acid, a fatty acid found in plant oils. It helps oil and water blend together smoothly in cosmetic products.
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together and remove dirt and oil from the skin or hair.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A