Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Sulfated Coconut Oil

INCI: SULFATED COCONUT OIL

CAS Number
Not definitively assigned (complex mixture of sulfated coconut fatty acids)
Function
Surfactant – Emulsifying; Cleansing agent; Wetting agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Cosmetic use permitted – not restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Less common than sulfated castor oil. Coconut fatty acid profile (high lauric/myristic acid) gives different HLB and emulsification behavior. Monitor residual free sulfuric acid – pH and free acid specs are critical QC parameters. Heavy metal specs per GMP required

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sulfated Coconut Oil safe in cosmetics?

Less common than sulfated castor oil. Coconut fatty acid profile (high lauric/myristic acid) gives different HLB and emulsification behavior. Monitor residual free sulfuric acid – pH and free acid specs are critical QC parameters. Heavy metal specs per GMP required The EU classifies Sulfated Coconut Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sulfated Coconut Oil allowed in the EU?

Sulfated Coconut Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sulfated Coconut Oil do in cosmetics?

Sulfated Coconut Oil functions as: Surfactant – Emulsifying; Cleansing agent; Wetting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned (complex mixture of sulfated coconut fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sulfated Coconut Oil?

adequate 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.

Compliance Tools

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