Methyl Cocoate

INCI: METHYL COCOATE

CAS Number
61788-59-8
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed as part of Coconut Oil–derived ingredients and concluded safe for use as cosmetic ingredients

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR-reviewed with positive safety conclusion. 64.3% of ECHA notifications classify as not meeting GHS hazard criteria. Methanol release from ester hydrolysis is toxicologically negligible at cosmetic use concentrations. Ensure cosmetic-grade sourcing.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Cocoate safe in cosmetics?

CIR-reviewed with positive safety conclusion. 64.3% of ECHA notifications classify as not meeting GHS hazard criteria. Methanol release from ester hydrolysis is toxicologically negligible at cosmetic use concentrations. Ensure cosmetic-grade sourcing. The EU classifies Methyl Cocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Methyl Cocoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methyl Cocoate do in cosmetics?

Methyl Cocoate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-59-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl 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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