Is Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Also known as: EINECS 269-804-9, UNII-Z82Y2C65EA
INCI: HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil (CAS 68334-00-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). 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
Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA GRAS for food use; no restriction under 21 CFR for cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
7 January 2001
Verdict: unknown
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Known Synonyms
EINECS 269-804-9
UNII-Z82Y2C65EA
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68334-00-9.
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