Is Hydrogenated Coconut Oil safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Also known as: EINECS 269-820-6
INCI: HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil (CAS 68334-28-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, 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
Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used — original 1986 assessment reaffirmed with amended report
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Known Synonyms
EINECS 269-820-6
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Coconut Oil allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Coconut Oil do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68334-28-1.
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