INCI name

ISOAMYL COCOATE

Isoamyl cocoate

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An ester of isoamyl alcohol and coconut fatty acids.

What it is

Isoamyl cocoate is the ester of isoamyl alcohol and coconut acid, the fatty acid mixture derived from coconut oil. The CosIng data provided list no function for it; as a fatty acid ester it is used as a light emollient.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, serums, hair care products and makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the isoamyl alcohol is of plant or synthetic origin.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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