Coco-Oleate Estolides
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Coco-Oleate Estolides is the product obtained by the reaction of Coconut Acid with the estolide formed from Oleic Acid in which the number of fatty acids in the estolide backbone is greater than 2.
What does it do?
Coco-Oleate Estolides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Coco-Oleate Estolides 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 Coco-Oleate Estolides?
Coco-Oleate Estolides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Coco-Oleate Estolides is the product obtained by the reaction of Coconut Acid with the estolide formed from Oleic Acid in which the number of fatty acids in the estolide backbone is greater than 2.
Is Coco-Oleate Estolides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Coco-Oleate Estolides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Coco-Oleate Estolides do in cosmetic products?
Coco-Oleate Estolides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 17/06/2013