Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally well-tolerated; as a fatty acid mixture derived from babassu oil, it is considered low risk; potential for mild skin irritation at high concentrations in sensitive individuals. A mixture of fatty acids obtained from the hydrolysis of Orbignya oleifera (babassu palm) seed oil; rich in lauric acid (~40-55%), myristic acid, and oleic acid, giving it excellent cleansing and lather properties
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babassu Acid safe in cosmetics?
Generally well-tolerated; as a fatty acid mixture derived from babassu oil, it is considered low risk; potential for mild skin irritation at high concentrations in sensitive individuals. A mixture of fatty acids obtained from the hydrolysis of Orbignya oleifera (babassu palm) seed oil; rich in lauric acid (~40-55%), myristic acid, and oleic acid, giving it excellent cleansing and lather properties The EU classifies Babassu Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Babassu Acid allowed in the EU?
Babassu Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Babassu Acid do in cosmetics?
Babassu Acid functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing, Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91078-93-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Babassu Acid?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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