Behenyl Alcohol Goed Textuurversterker Hydratatie Behenyl Alcohol at a glance Is considered a fatty, non-drying form of alcohol Is used as a thickener and moisturising ingredient in cosmetics Also known as 1-docosanol Has been ruled safe as used in cosmetics Behenyl Alcohol description Behenyl alcohol, also known as 1-docosanol, is a synthetic or plant-derived thickening agent and emulsifier used in cosmetics. It also serves as a moisturizing ingredient. It’s considered a fatty alcohol not related to drying forms of alcohol. In its raw form it is a white, waxy solid. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has deemed behenyl alcohol to be safe for topical application as used in cosmetics. Related ingredients: Cetearyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol Myristyl Alcohol