Is Cetyl Kombo Butterate safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Kombo Butterate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Kombo Butterate
INCI: CETYL KOMBO BUTTERATE
Cetyl Kombo Butterate (CAS Not publicly assigned (novel/specialty ester)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning – Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning – Emollient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically reviewed; novel ingredient derived from Pycnanthus kombo (African nutmeg) butter
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl Kombo Butterate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cetyl Kombo Butterate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Kombo Butterate allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Kombo Butterate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Kombo Butterate do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Kombo Butterate functions as: Skin Conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (novel/specialty ester).
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