Hydrogenated Coconut Acid

Hydrogenated Coconut Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 41 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROGENATED COCONUT ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68938-15-8
EC number273-118-5
Prevalence41 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Shampoos 34.1%Face Cleansers 29.3%Facial Treatments 7.3%Grooming 7.3%Body Washes 4.9%Body Oils 2.4%

Frequently asked

What does Hydrogenated Coconut Acid do in skincare?
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydrogenated Coconut Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hydrogenated Coconut Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially shampoos (34.1% of its uses).

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