IR 6 (Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc., 7.sub.th ed. 1997). Viscosities are measured using Brookfield viscometers (1,000 20,000 cps, Spindle No. 5, 20 rpm, 60 second run, 25 degrees C.) unless otherwise indicated. 967-00--IR # 6961-00-1-A low viscosity, stable dispersion of behenyl alcohol comprising: (a) 10 40 weight % on an actives basis of behenyl alcohol; (b) 1.0 8.0 weight % of an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium lauryl ether sulfate, magnesium lauryl sulfate, calcium lauryl ether sulfate, calcium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl ether sulfate, and ammonium lauryl sulfate; and (c) 1.0 3.0 weight % (on an actives basis) of a betaine selected from the group consisting of C12 18 amidopropylbetaine; wherein the dispersion has a stability of at least 3 months at a temperature of 49 degrees C., a viscosity in the range of 1,000 20,000 centipoise, and no more than 0.2 weight % of cationic material.