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Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters

INCI: COCOA BUTTER GLYCERYL ESTERS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (transesterification product of Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter and glycerin)
Function
Emulsion stabilizing; hair conditioning; skin conditioning emollient; surfactant emulsifying; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA. Cocoa butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) is GRAS for food use. Glyceryl esters of food-grade fats have established safety. No dedicated CIR monograph for this specific INCI, but component review data are supportive.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Minimal safety concern. Theobromine content from cocoa butter is negligible in the ester form. Standard botanical impurity controls (heavy metals, pesticides) apply.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters safe in cosmetics?

Minimal safety concern. Theobromine content from cocoa butter is negligible in the ester form. Standard botanical impurity controls (heavy metals, pesticides) apply. The EU classifies Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters allowed in the EU?

Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters do in cosmetics?

Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters functions as: Emulsion stabilizing; hair conditioning; skin conditioning emollient; surfactant emulsifying; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (transesterification product of Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter and glycerin).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters?

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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