Is Babassu Acid safe in cosmetics?
Babassu Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Babassu Acid
INCI: BABASSU ACID
Babassu Acid (CAS 91078-93-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - Cleansing, Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant - Cleansing, Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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