Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters

INCI: COCONUT OIL ETHYL ESTERS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned in public databases; CosIng ID: 96069
Function
Skin conditioning agent; emollient; skin protecting agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions. Not specifically named in the 2008 CIR coconut oil assessment, but CIR's 2015 alkyl esters safety assessment covered 237 alkyl esters (including coconut-derived esters) and concluded them safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters are safe for cosmetic use with adequate margin of safety and negligible absorption.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters safe in cosmetics?

Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters are safe for cosmetic use with adequate margin of safety and negligible absorption. The EU classifies Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters do in cosmetics?

Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters functions as: Skin conditioning agent; emollient; skin protecting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned in public databases; CosIng ID: 96069.

What is the Margin of Safety for Coconut Oil Ethyl 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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