Is Coconut Acid safe in cosmetics?
Coconut Acid has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Coconut Acid
INCI: COCONUT ACID
Coconut Acid (CAS 61788-47-4; 67701-05-7; 101403-98-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permits as indirect food additive (defoaming agent). CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as a cosmetic ingredient in present practices of use and concentration (up to 14% in formulations). EWG safety score: 1 (low hazard)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Coconut Acid.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Coconut Acid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coconut Acid allowed in the EU?
Coconut Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Coconut Acid do in cosmetics?
Coconut Acid functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-47-4; 67701-05-7; 101403-98-9.
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