Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoate

INCI: SODIUM HYDROGENATED COCOATE

CAS Number
61789-31-9 (hydrogenated coconut oil sodium salts)
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; sodium salts of hydrogenated coconut fatty acids are GRAS for related food uses

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

May be drying/irritating at high concentrations; best used in combination with milder co-surfactants; palm-derivative — supply chain sustainability documentation required for RSPO/COSMOS

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoate safe in cosmetics?

May be drying/irritating at high concentrations; best used in combination with milder co-surfactants; palm-derivative — supply chain sustainability documentation required for RSPO/COSMOS The EU classifies Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-31-9 (hydrogenated coconut oil sodium salts).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoate?

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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