Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Coconut-derived fatty acid mixture (C12-C18); generally mild and well-tolerated. No dedicated CIR report, but the class is assessed as safe in aggregate.. The "coco" designation means the fatty acid component is a natural coconut oil-derived mixture, giving a broader fatty acid profile (lauric through stearic) than single-acid variants. This can influence HLB and emulsion texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate safe in cosmetics?
Coconut-derived fatty acid mixture (C12-C18); generally mild and well-tolerated. No dedicated CIR report, but the class is assessed as safe in aggregate.. The "coco" designation means the fatty acid component is a natural coconut oil-derived mixture, giving a broader fatty acid profile (lauric through stearic) than single-acid variants. This can influence HLB and emulsion texture. The EU classifies Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying surfactant - follows the same functional classification as other methyl glucose sesquiesters.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68584-87-0 (verify via CosIng; listed in some supplier TDS documents)..
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate?
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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