Is OCTYLDODECYL COCOATE safe in cosmetics?
OCTYLDODECYL COCOATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OCTYLDODECYL COCOATE
OCTYLDODECYL COCOATE (CAS Not assigned as a single CAS (mixture of coconut fatty acid esters with 2-octyldodecanol)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning - Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned as a single CAS (mixture of coconut fatty acid esters with 2-octyldodecanol)
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Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Allowed; not prohibited/restricted
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OCTYLDODECYL COCOATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
skin-conditioning
emollient
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCTYLDODECYL COCOATE allowed in the EU?
OCTYLDODECYL COCOATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OCTYLDODECYL COCOATE do in cosmetics?
OCTYLDODECYL COCOATE functions as: Skin Conditioning - Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a single CAS (mixture of coconut fatty acid esters with 2-octyldodecanol).
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