Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Alkaline pH typical of true soaps; potential for skin dryness in bar soap format; no regulatory restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cocoa Butterate safe in cosmetics?
Alkaline pH typical of true soaps; potential for skin dryness in bar soap format; no regulatory restrictions The EU classifies Sodium Cocoa Butterate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Sodium Cocoa Butterate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cocoa Butterate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cocoa Butterate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoa Butterate functions as: Cleansing (soap base); Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (saponified cocoa butter — sodium salts of Theobroma cacao seed butter fatty acids).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoa Butterate?
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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