Excellent Emollient

Cupuacu Butter

INCI: THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM SEED BUTTER

CAS Number
193481-08-2
Function
Occlusive emollient, barrier repair support; high phytosterol content (β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol) provides anti-inflammatory activity and barrier repair. Superior water-absorption capacity vs cocoa butter.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR included in 172nd Expert Panel meeting (March 2025) under plant-derived edible oil group draft; prior 2017 CIR assessment of 244 oils concluded safe as used.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

EU: Permitted, not in Annex II or III of EC 1223/2009, COSING REF 60295. US: No FDA restriction; CIR plant-derived edible oils group safe-as-used (2017); ingredient-specific draft under review March 2025.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-derived cir-under-review edible-grade rapid-skin-penetration non-comedogenic epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cupuacu Butter safe in cosmetics?

EU: Permitted, not in Annex II or III of EC 1223/2009, COSING REF 60295. US: No FDA restriction; CIR plant-derived edible oils group safe-as-used (2017); ingredient-specific draft under review March 2025. The EU classifies Cupuacu Butter as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Cupuacu Butter allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cupuacu Butter do in cosmetics?

Cupuacu Butter functions as: Occlusive emollient, barrier repair support; high phytosterol content (β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol) provides anti-inflammatory activity and barrier repair. Superior water-absorption capacity vs cocoa butter.. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 193481-08-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cupuacu 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.

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