Is Sodium Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Cocoate
Also known as: EINECS 263-050-4, Coco fatty acids sodium salts, UNII-R1TQH25F4I
INCI: SODIUM COCOATE
Sodium Cocoate (CAS 61789-31-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - cleansing and emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant - cleansing and emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
True soap may fall under soap exemption. CIR (2008/2011) concluded safe as used for 25 coconut-derived ingredients.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Cocoate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "18.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.18-0.28", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "coconut_fatty_acids,glycerin", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "5-15", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "85-95", "electrolyte_tolerance": "very_low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "8.5-11.0", "viscosi…
surfactant
{"cas_number": "61789-31-9", "surfactant_type": "anionic", "chemical_class": "fatty_acid_soap", "charge_at_use_ph": "negative", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "10.5", "hlb_value": "46.0", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "145", "foam_quality": "creamy", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "85", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "7.9", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "very good", "sebum_removal_efficie…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Defoamer
Emulsifier
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Cocoate.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
EINECS 263-050-4
Coco fatty acids sodium salts
UNII-R1TQH25F4I
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
SCIL (9/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care
Cleaning products and household care; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cocoate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cocoate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing and emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-31-9.
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