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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered safe. Derived via saponification of coconut oil with a magnesium base; mild surfactant profile. No significant sensitization or irritation concerns reported at typical use levels.. Multifunctional ingredient - prevents caking in powder cosmetics, acts as a mild cleanser, stabilizes emulsions, and modifies viscosity. Retains the beneficial fatty acid profile of coconut oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered safe. Derived via saponification of coconut oil with a magnesium base; mild surfactant profile. No significant sensitization or irritation concerns reported at typical use levels.. Multifunctional ingredient - prevents caking in powder cosmetics, acts as a mild cleanser, stabilizes emulsions, and modifies viscosity. Retains the beneficial fatty acid profile of coconut oil. The EU classifies Magnesium Cocoate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Cocoate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Cocoate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Cocoate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Cocoate functions as: Anticaking, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-emulsifying, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68953-19-1 (mixture of fatty acid magnesium salts; may vary by supplier).
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Cocoate?
not established 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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