Babassu Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, cleansing, emulsion stabilising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Babassu Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
What does it do?
Babassu Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
EU regulatory status
Babassu Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Babassu Acid?
Babassu Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Babassu Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Is Babassu Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Babassu Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Babassu Acid do in cosmetic products?
Babassu Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, cleansing, emulsion stabilising.
What is the CAS number of Babassu Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Babassu Acid is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010