Is Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Also known as: Oils, candlenut, Aleurites moluccana oil
INCI: ALEURITES MOLUCCANUS SEED OIL
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil (CAS 8015-80-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; FDA lists kukui nut oil as a safe indirect food additive; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
Verdict: safe
, the review focused on potential dermal effects. The Panel concluded that the 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe as used in cosmetics. Keywords oils, safety, cosmetics Introduction Oils derived from edible vegetables, fruits, seeds, tree, and ground nuts have been safely consumed by, and applied to the skin of,
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Oils, candlenut
Aleurites moluccana oil
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient
non_food_use
Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient
non_food_use
Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8015-80-3.
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