Cocos Nucifera Oil
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 8001-31-8
EINECS / EC 232-282-8
CosIng Ref 84012
Chemical Name CocosNuciferaOilisthefixedoilextractedfromthedriedendospermofCocosnucifera,Palmae,
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions FRAGRANCE; SKIN CONDITIONING; PERFUMING
Category Emollients & Esters
Manufacturer Kerfoot Group
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Fungal Acne Trigger May trigger or worsen fungal acne (feeds Malassezia yeast). Avoid if prone to fungal folliculitis.
Comedogenic Rating: 4/5
High risk — likely to clog pores
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✕ Avoid
Dry Skin ✓ Beneficial
Fungal Acne ✕ May Trigger
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL >5000 mg/kg bw/day (oral) CIR 2011 / FDA GRAS
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.2 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Moisturizing; conditioning; lauric acid-rich
Suppliers & Documents
Kerfoot Group 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Documents