murphyHydrogenated Coconut Oil
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrogenated Cocos Nucifera Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, India. Derived from coconut oil extracted from coconut palms (Arecaceae family) grown in tropical regions like Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of coconut oil to increase saturation and raise its melting point.
Coconut oil, hydrogenated
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
84836-98-6
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
CIR Panel statement found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 507)
Not a Sensitizer
4 studies / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 181 and 507 and 577)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
6 studies / 5 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal to mild (CIR 181 and 507 and 577)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
6 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / 4 not irritating / reactions minimal to slight (CIR 181 and 507 and 577)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR