Behenic acid PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC, >=95.0% [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Properties

Assay Purity >= 95 %
Density 0.822 g/mol
Form Solid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29159099
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is used in the manufacture of cosmetics hair conditioners lubricants and surfactants due to its smoothing and stabilizing properties.

Purpose
The purpose of behenic acid is to act as an emollient and thickening agent helping to improve texture moisture retention and performance in cosmetic and industrial products.

General Description
Behenic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C22H44O2 commonly found in natural sources like ben oil from the seeds of the Moringa plant.