Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety flags. As an esterification product of babassu oil fatty acids with ethanol, it is considered mild and well-tolerated.. Plant-derived (babassu palm); the ethyl ester structure provides a lighter, less greasy skin feel compared to the native triglyceride oil, with good spreadability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babassu Seed Oil Ethyl Esters safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety flags. As an esterification product of babassu oil fatty acids with ethanol, it is considered mild and well-tolerated.. Plant-derived (babassu palm); the ethyl ester structure provides a lighter, less greasy skin feel compared to the native triglyceride oil, with good spreadability. The EU classifies Babassu Seed Oil Ethyl Esters as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Babassu Seed Oil Ethyl Esters allowed in the EU?
Babassu Seed Oil Ethyl Esters EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Babassu Seed Oil Ethyl Esters do in cosmetics?
Babassu Seed Oil Ethyl Esters functions as: Skin conditioning; skin conditioning - emollient (softens and smoothens the skin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no CAS listed in CosIng).
What is the Margin of Safety for Babassu Seed Oil Ethyl Esters?
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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