Is Bixa Orellana Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Also known as: Annatto tree, ext., EINECS 289-561-2
INCI: BIXA ORELLANA SEED OIL
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil (CAS 89957-43-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not on FDA's prohibited/restricted list. No dedicated CIR monograph; historically used as annatto colorant (21 CFR 73.30 covers annatto extract for food). Considered safe by industry precedent.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bixa Orellana Seed Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bixa Orellana Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
natural-origin
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
Annatto tree, ext.
EINECS 289-561-2
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bixa Orellana Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bixa Orellana Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-43-7.
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