Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter
INCI: COCOS NUCIFERA SEED BUTTER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 4850 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 20000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1817 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1777 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1772 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1780 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 10000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 4000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 7000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | gerbil | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 22500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Special Toxicology Study | COSMOS_DB |
Expert Verdict
Persons with confirmed coconut allergy (rare, IgE-mediated) should avoid; comedogenic potential in facial leave-on products.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter safe in cosmetics?
Persons with confirmed coconut allergy (rare, IgE-mediated) should avoid; comedogenic potential in facial leave-on products. The EU classifies Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter allowed in the EU?
Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter do in cosmetics?
Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter functions as: Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-31-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter is 4850 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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