What is the NOAEL for Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL)?
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) has 7 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 7.4 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB GESTIS DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL)
Also known as: Anacardium occidentale, nutshell liq., Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), nutshell liq., Cashew, nutshell liq., Anacardic materials, Anacardium occidentale nutshell liquid (+8 more)
CAS 8007-24-7
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) (CAS 8007-24-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) is classified GHS Danger (H302, H312, H315, H317, H318, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
7
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Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
16 fields
Name
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL)
CAS Number
8007-24-7
DTXSID
DTXSID1027681
Synonyms
Anacardium occidentale, nutshell liq.Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), nutshell liq.Cashew, nutshell liq.Anacardic materialsAnacardium occidentale nutshell liquidAnacardium occidentale nutshell oilSenlite LB 7000Hardener 2015Cardolite NC 105Cashew shell oilCNSLCashew Oil
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
2 records
Softener and conditionerSolvent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 7 of 7 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =7.4 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB GESTIS DNEL |
| =16.7 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB GESTIS DNEL |
| =500 | mg/kg bw/day | LOAEL | oral | Rat | ECHA |
| =100 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ECHA |
| =150 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ECHA |
| =1000 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ECHA |
| =1000 | mg/kg bw/day | NOEL | oral | Rat | ECHA |
Showing 7 of 7 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) Nutshell Extract, Decarboxylated, Distilled | 700-991-6 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
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Category
Plant Oils
Cannabis Data
Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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What regulatory lists include Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL)?
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) used in cosmetics?
Yes, Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Cashew Seed Oil. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) is classified GHS Danger (H302, H312, H315, H317, H318, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) used outside industrial chemicals?
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.