Is Coconut Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Coconut Alcohol has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Coconut Alcohol
Also known as: Coconut oil alcohol, EINECS 270-351-4, UNII-13F4MW8Y9K
INCI: COCONUT ALCOHOL
Coconut Alcohol (CAS 68425-37-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilizer; surfactant – foam booster; viscosity increasing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion stabilizer; surfactant – foam booster; viscosity increasing agent (aqueous and nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permits as indirect food additive. CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as a cosmetic ingredient (2008 amended assessment). EPA Safer Chemical designation: Green circle (verified low concern)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Coconut Alcohol.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Stabilizing agent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Coconut Alcohol.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Coconut oil alcohol
EINECS 270-351-4
UNII-13F4MW8Y9K
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coconut Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Coconut Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Coconut Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Coconut Alcohol functions as: Emulsion stabilizer; surfactant – foam booster; viscosity increasing agent (aqueous and nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68425-37-6.
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