Cocos Nucifera Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, hair conditioning, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cocos Nucifera Oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression of the kernels of the seeds of the Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., Palmaceae
What does it do?
Cocos Nucifera Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Cocos Nucifera Oil 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 Cocos Nucifera Oil?
Cocos Nucifera Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cocos Nucifera Oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression of the kernels of the seeds of the Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., Palmaceae
Is Cocos Nucifera Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cocos Nucifera Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cocos Nucifera Oil do in cosmetic products?
Cocos Nucifera Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, hair conditioning, perfuming, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Cocos Nucifera Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cocos Nucifera Oil is 8001-31-8.
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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: 24/01/2011