Hydrogenated Coconut Acid

INCI: HYDROGENATED COCONUT ACID

CAS Number
68938-15-8
Function
Skin conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant – cleansing, Surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted – CIR assessed as safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Standard saturated fatty acid derived from coconut oil with no significant safety concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Coconut Acid safe in cosmetics?

Standard saturated fatty acid derived from coconut oil with no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Coconut Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Coconut Acid allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Coconut Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Coconut Acid do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Coconut Acid functions as: Skin conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant – cleansing, Surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68938-15-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Coconut Acid?

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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