Is Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti safe in cosmetics?
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti
Also known as: Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis, ext., Evening primrose, ext., OEnothere bisannuelle, extraits, Nachtroschen, Oenothera biennis, Extrakt, enotera, Oenothera biennis, extracto (+4 more)
INCI: OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti (CAS 90028-66-3) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. 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
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis, ext.
Evening primrose, ext.
OEnothere bisannuelle, extraits
Nachtroschen, Oenothera biennis, Extrakt
enotera, Oenothera biennis, extracto
Evening primrose, oenothera biennis, extract
EXT., EVENING PRIMROSE, OENOTHERA BIEONIS
EXTRACT, EVENING PRIMROSE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS
EINECS 289-859-2
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Astringent
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti allowed in the EU?
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti do in cosmetics?
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 90028-66-3.
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