Is Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
Also known as: Caswell No. 259A, Cotton oil, Deodorized winterized cottonseed oil, EINECS 232-280-7, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031602 (+2 more)
INCI: GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) SEED OIL
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil (CAS 8001-29-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent — occlusive; emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 8001-29-4 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent — occlusive; emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR: safe as used when gossypol, heavy metals, and pesticide limits are met
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil.
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Absorbent
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Opacifer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (4)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Caswell No. 259A
Cotton oil
Deodorized winterized cottonseed oil
EINECS 232-280-7
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031602
NCI-C50168
UNII-H3E878020N
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Absorbent
Deodorizer
Opacifer
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning agent — occlusive; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-29-4.
Compliance Tools
Check Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Ingredient Decoder
Paste a full ingredient list for instant analysis
82 Allergen Checker
Check for EU declarable fragrance allergens
Substance Compliance
Check compliance across multiple jurisdictions
MoS Calculator
Calculate Margin of Safety using SCCS methodology
Heavy Metal Limits
Compare limits across jurisdictions
Related Ingredients
Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Excellent
Same category
Skin conditioning emollient, texturizer
Acetic/Linoleic/Palmitic Triglyceride
Excellent
Same category
Skin conditioning (emollient)
Acetyl Ornithine
Excellent
Same category
Emollient
Acetyl Proline
Excellent
Same category
Emollient
Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate
Excellent
Same category
Emollient, Film Forming, Plasticiser
Acetyl Trihexyl Citrate
Excellent
Same category
Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning (Emoll...
1-Methylhydantoin-2-imide (Creatinine)
Excellent
Similar safety
Skin conditioning (skin brightening/l...
2,6-Dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol (Dihydromyrcenol)
Excellent
Similar safety
Fragrance (perfuming), masking
2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™)
Excellent
Similar safety
Fragrance (rich woody, orris/iris roo...
2-Hydroxypropylcarbamato Amodimethicone
Excellent
Similar safety
Hair conditioning; modified aminosili...
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Excellent
Similar safety
Softener and conditioner
3 O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Excellent
Similar safety
Antioxidant; tyrosinase inhibitor; me...
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF
Good
Chemical family
Fragrance
Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder
Moderate
Chemical family
Skin conditioning
Acacia Catechu Seed Extract
Moderate
Chemical family
Skin conditioning
Is Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil in your formulation.