3: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Coconut Oil, Coconut Acid, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, and Hydrogenated Coconut Oil

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Abstract
In cosmetic products, Coconut Oil is used as a cleanser, foaming agent, or stabilizer at concentrations up to 50%. Acute, chronic, and subchronic oral toxicity studies indicate that Coconut Oil and Hydrogenated Coconut Oil are relatively nontoxic byingestion. Neither compound produced significant skin or eye irritation in laboratory animals. No sensitization was reported. Clinical assessment of cosmetic products containing Coconut Oil produced very minimal skin irritation reactions. There was no indication that theseingredients were primary irritants, sensitizers, or phototoxic compounds following human testing. It is concluded that Coconut Oil, Coconut Acid, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, and Hydrogenated Coconut Acid are safe for use as cosmeticingredients.