Is Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides safe in cosmetics?
Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides
INCI: COCO/SHEA BUTTER GLYCERIDES
Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides (CAS Not specifically assigned (complex mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides from coconut oil and shea butter)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent (emollient); emulsifying surfactant. 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 (complex mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides from coconut oil and shea butter)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient); emulsifying surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA. Cocoglycerides (CAS 92045-31-3) assessed as safe in CIR reports on coconut oil-derived ingredients. Shea butter glycerides have GRAS-equivalent status from food-grade origins.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides allowed in the EU?
Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides do in cosmetics?
Coco/Shea Butter Glycerides functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient); emulsifying surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides from coconut oil and shea butter).
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