Is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
INCI: GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM SEED OIL
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil (CAS 8001-29-4) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded cottonseed-derived ingredients safe as used (2001, re-reviewed 2022), with limits on gossypol, heavy metals, pesticides.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8001-29-4.
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