Is Cashew Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cashew Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 3 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Cashew Seed Oil
Also known as: Anacardium occidentale, nutshell liq., Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), nutshell liq., Cashew, nutshell liq., Anacardic materials, Anacardium occidentale nutshell liquid (+8 more)
INCI: ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE SEED OIL
Cashew Seed Oil (CAS 8007-24-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; emollient; occlusive; skin-softening. NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Cashew Seed Oil is classified GHS Danger (H302, H312, H315, H317, H318, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Skin conditioning agent; emollient; occlusive; skin-softening
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel reviewed Anacardium occidentale (cashew) seed oil as part of the Plant-Derived Edible Oil / Vegetable Oil Group (173rd Panel Meeting, June 2025, draft stage). The broader CIR 2017 safety assessment of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils concluded they are safe as used in cosmetics. No independent final CIR monograph published as of Feb 2026.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cashew Seed Oil.
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Toxicological Studies
3 study endpoints found for Cashew Seed Oil. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ECHA |
| NOAEL | =150 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | subchronic | ECHA |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | subchronic | ECHA |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Cashew Seed Oil across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100,000 - 1,000,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cashew Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
tree-nut-allergy-caution
cir-review-in-progress
comedogenic-low
not-cnsl
edible-oil-origin
carrier-oil
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Cashew Seed Oil by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
3
Lowest NOAEL
100 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Known Synonyms
Anacardium occidentale, nutshell liq.
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), nutshell liq.
Cashew, nutshell liq.
Anacardic materials
Anacardium occidentale nutshell liquid
Anacardium occidentale nutshell oil
Senlite LB 7000
Hardener 2015
Cardolite NC 105
Cashew shell oil
CNSL
Cashew Oil
Cashew Nut Shell Oil
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cashew Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Cashew Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cashew Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Cashew Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning agent; emollient; occlusive; skin-softening. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-24-7.
What is the NOAEL for Cashew Seed Oil?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Cashew Seed Oil is =100 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rat. A total of 3 study endpoints are available. Source: ECHA.
Is Cashew Seed Oil used outside cosmetics?
Cashew Seed Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Cashew Seed Oil have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Cashew Seed Oil is classified GHS Danger (H302, H312, H315, H317, H318, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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