Is Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters safe in cosmetics?
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters
INCI: COCOA BUTTER GLYCERYL ESTERS
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters (CAS Not specifically assigned (transesterification product of Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter and glycerin)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilizing; hair conditioning; skin conditioning emollient;. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (transesterification product of Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter and glycerin)
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Function
Emulsion stabilizing; hair conditioning; skin conditioning emollient; surfactant emulsifying; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA. Cocoa butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) is GRAS for food use. Glyceryl esters of food-grade fats have established safety. No dedicated CIR monograph for this specific INCI, but component review data are supportive.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters allowed in the EU?
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters do in cosmetics?
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters functions as: Emulsion stabilizing; hair conditioning; skin conditioning emollient; surfactant emulsifying; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (transesterification product of Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter and glycerin).
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