Is Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters safe in cosmetics?
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters
INCI: COCONUT OIL ETHYL ESTERS
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters (CAS Not specifically assigned in public databases; CosIng ID: 96069) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; emollient; skin protecting agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned in public databases; CosIng ID: 96069
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Function
Skin conditioning agent; emollient; skin protecting agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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