Is Broccoli Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Broccoli Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Broccoli Seed Oil
INCI: BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA SEED OIL
Broccoli Seed Oil (CAS 223749-36-8) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 10%. 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
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
5-chloro-2-(2-chlorophenyl)-4-methylpent-3-enoic acid;5-chloro-2,4-dimethylpent-3-enoic acid;5-chloro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylpent-3-enoic acid;4-(chloromethyl)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)hex-3-enoic acid;4-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)hex-3-enoic acid;4-(chloromethyl)-2-methylhex-3-enoic acid;4-(chloromethyl)-2-phenylhex-3-enoic acid;5-chloro-4-methyl-2-phenylpent-3-enoic acid
InChIKey
VIXPZAWYPPDOMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
10%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel evaluation of plant-derived fatty acid oils concluded it is safe as used in cosmetics.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Broccoli Seed Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Broccoli Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Cleaning agent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broccoli Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Broccoli Seed Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Broccoli Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Broccoli Seed Oil functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 223749-36-8.
Is Broccoli Seed Oil used outside cosmetics?
Broccoli 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.
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