Xylityl Cocoate

INCI: XYLITYL COCOATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (novel saccharide ester)
Function
Emollient, humectant, emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning agent, surfactant (emulsifying), plasticizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically reviewed by FDA; falls under general GRAS-derivative category; CIR assessed saccharide esters as safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Coconut-derived โ€” flag for coconut allergy; limited standalone toxicological dossier; comedogenic rating ~1

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xylityl Cocoate safe in cosmetics?

Coconut-derived โ€” flag for coconut allergy; limited standalone toxicological dossier; comedogenic rating ~1 The EU classifies Xylityl Cocoate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Xylityl Cocoate allowed in the EU?

Xylityl Cocoate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Xylityl Cocoate do in cosmetics?

Xylityl Cocoate functions as: Emollient, humectant, emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning agent, surfactant (emulsifying), plasticizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (novel saccharide ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Xylityl 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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