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COCONUT ALCOHOL

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 4 list it before the 1% line and 3 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

7 of 7 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 13F4MW8Y9K · registered name COCONUT ALCOHOL · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Alcohols, coco

Cosmetic roles

Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGProtects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZERMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGBoosts latherSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Related Ingredients

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ヤシアルコール: 本品は、ヤシ油(*)から得られる脂肪酸を還元して得た脂肪族アルコールである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

COCONUT ALCOHOLINCI코코넛알코올Korean label name (MFDS standard)Alcohols, cocoSynonymヤシアルコールJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
68425-37-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
270-351-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4098302

What products actually use it for

What the 19 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Emulsifier4
  • Stabilizing agent3
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)3
  • Foamant2
  • Viscosity modifier2
  • Thickening agent2
  • Softener and conditioner2
  • Solvent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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