Is Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) safe in cosmetics?
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter)
INCI: THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) (CAS 8002-31-1) is a cosmetic fragrance functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 37%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
37%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
M016 - Skin Protectant Drug Products; 21 CFR 347
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter).
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Cocoa Butter (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
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "botanical", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.1", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "IVDK; literature review"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Cleaning agent
Deodorizer
Foamant
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter).
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Humectant
Deodorizer
Cleaning agent
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) allowed in the EU?
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 37%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) do in cosmetics?
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 8002-31-1.
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