Is Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester safe in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester
INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS ETHYL ESTER
Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester (CAS Not individually assigned in major databases — derived ester of Borago officinalis fatty acids) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned in major databases — derived ester of Borago officinalis fatty acids
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually reviewed by CIR; covered under general plant-derived fatty acid ester safety profile
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester allowed in the EU?
Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester do in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in major databases — derived ester of Borago officinalis fatty acids.
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