Coconut Alcohol

INCI: COCONUT ALCOHOL

CAS Number
68425-37-6
Function
Emulsion stabilizer; surfactant – foam booster; viscosity increasing agent (aqueous and nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permits as indirect food additive. CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as a cosmetic ingredient (2008 amended assessment). EPA Safer Chemical designation: Green circle (verified low concern)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Control pesticide residues and heavy metals; maintain aflatoxin-free requirement. Typical use concentrations 0.2–0.9% with no additional safety concerns at these levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coconut Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Control pesticide residues and heavy metals; maintain aflatoxin-free requirement. Typical use concentrations 0.2–0.9% with no additional safety concerns at these levels. The EU classifies Coconut Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Coconut Alcohol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Coconut Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Coconut Alcohol functions as: Emulsion stabilizer; surfactant – foam booster; viscosity increasing agent (aqueous and nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68425-37-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Coconut Alcohol?

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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