Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
✅ 100% vegetable origin ; COSMOS-compatible; minimal concerns; rare contact allergy to cetyl alcohol possible but extremely uncommon
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butter Cetyl Esters safe in cosmetics?
✅ 100% vegetable origin ; COSMOS-compatible; minimal concerns; rare contact allergy to cetyl alcohol possible but extremely uncommon The EU classifies Shea Butter Cetyl Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Shea Butter Cetyl Esters allowed in the EU?
Shea Butter Cetyl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butter Cetyl Esters do in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Cetyl Esters functions as: Skin conditioning; co-emulsifier; rheology modifier (emollient wax). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Shea Butter Cetyl Esters?
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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