Cetyl Babassuate

INCI: CETYL BABASSUATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (mixed ester of cetyl alcohol + babassu fatty acids)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR covered under alkyl esters group โ€” safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR stipulation; babassu-derived โ€” verify botanical source for potential nut-allergen cross-reactivity

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Babassuate safe in cosmetics?

Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR stipulation; babassu-derived โ€” verify botanical source for potential nut-allergen cross-reactivity The EU classifies Cetyl Babassuate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Babassuate allowed in the EU?

Cetyl Babassuate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetyl Babassuate do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Babassuate functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (mixed ester of cetyl alcohol + babassu fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Babassuate?

adequate 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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