Is Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter safe in cosmetics?
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
INCI: THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (CAS 84649-99-0 / 8002-31-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed: Safe as used; FDA OTC monograph skin protectant
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.1%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: IVDK; literature review
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter allowed in the EU?
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter do in cosmetics?
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84649-99-0 / 8002-31-1.
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