Cocoa Butter Lip Flavour

• Product type: Cosmetic-grade flavour & fragrance oil for lip products
• Appearance: Colourless to faint yellow liquid
• Scent & flavour profile: Chocolate, cream, vanilla
• Density: 1.1147 – 1.1347 g/mL
• Flash point: >90°C
• Solubility: Oil-soluble — blends into oil, butter and wax-based lip balm formulations
• Declared allergens: Vanillin (~12%), Benzyl alcohol (~1.5%)
• IFRA compliance: Certified to IFRA Standards, 51st Amendment — max use level 8.5% in Category 1 (lip products)
• Recommended usage rate: 1–5% of total formulation (up to IFRA max 8.5% for lip products)
• Storage: Keep tightly sealed, away from heat and direct sunlight, at 15–30°C

• Authentic chocolate, cream and vanilla scent — no need to rely on natural cocoa butter for aroma
• Formulated and IFRA-certified specifically for lip products
• Highly concentrated — a small usage rate goes a long way, keeping formulation costs down
• Oil-soluble and blends easily into balm, butter and wax bases with no separation
• Consistent scent batch to batch, unlike variable natural cocoa butter aroma
• Versatile across other cosmetic categories (soap, body lotion, hair care) at their own IFRA limits

• Classified as a Flammable Liquid (Category 4) — keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces
• May cause mild skin irritation and serious eye irritation in concentrate — wear gloves and eye protection when handling undiluted
• Contains declared allergens Benzyl alcohol and Vanillin — must be listed on finished product label if above the labelling threshold (0.001% for leave-on products)
• For use by cosmetic formulators only — always dilute to the recommended usage rate
• Not for food use or ingestion — cosmetic-grade only, not a food-grade flavouring
• Keep out of reach of children; store in a well-ventilated place at 15–30°C
• Full GHS SDS, Allergen Declaration and IFRA Certificate available on request

What does Cocoa Butter Lip Flavour smell and taste like?
A warm, indulgent chocolate character with notes of cream and vanilla — reminiscent of traditional cocoa butter lip balm.

Is this flavour oil safe to use in lip balm?
Yes. IFRA-certified for Category 1 lip products up to 8.5%. Recommend starting at 1–5%.

Is it food grade or safe to eat?
No. Cosmetic-grade flavour/fragrance oil for topical lip products only — not a food additive.

Can I use this in other products besides lip balm?
Yes — also approved for soap, body lotion, hair care etc. at their own IFRA limits, though formulated primarily for lip products.

Does it contain any allergens I need to declare?
Yes — Benzyl alcohol (1.5%) and Vanillin (12%). Check against your finished product's labelling threshold.

How much should I use in my recipe?
1–5% of total formulation, up to the IFRA max of 8.5% for lip products.

How do I store it?
Tightly sealed, away from heat/sparks/direct sunlight, at 15–30°C.

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