Is Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber safe in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber
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
Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber (CAS 8001-29-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Skin conditioning, Slip modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Skin conditioning, Slip modifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Natural cotton fiber permitted in cosmetics without restriction; no FDA or EU regulatory flags
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber.
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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 Fiber.
Regulatory Flags
natural
plant-derived
cellulose
inert
hypoallergenic
cotton
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
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Cottonseed Oil (Refined)
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber allowed in the EU?
Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber do in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber functions as: Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Skin conditioning, Slip modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-29-4.
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber used outside cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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