Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter and glycerin
What does it do?
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters 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 Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters?
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter and glycerin
Is Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters 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