Decyl Cocoate

INCI: DECYL COCOATE

Function
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe as used (Fiume et al. 2015); no FDA restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Lightweight emollient ester with dual CIR clearance and no Annex restrictions; safety basis rests on read-across from alkyl ester group.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

no-ingredient-specific-safety-data read-across-only cosmos-approved no-sccs-opinion

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decyl Cocoate safe in cosmetics?

Lightweight emollient ester with dual CIR clearance and no Annex restrictions; safety basis rests on read-across from alkyl ester group. The EU classifies Decyl Cocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Decyl Cocoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Decyl Cocoate do in cosmetics?

Decyl Cocoate functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Decyl Cocoate?

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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