Coconut Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, coco
What does it do?
Coconut Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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
Coconut 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 Coconut Acid?
Coconut Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, coco
Is Coconut Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Coconut Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Coconut Acid do in cosmetic products?
Coconut Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Coconut Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Coconut Acid is 61788-47-4.
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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