Is Karanja Oil safe in cosmetics?
Karanja Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Karanja Oil
Also known as: Paeonia officinalis flower extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract
INCI: PONGAMIA GLABRA SEED OIL
Karanja Oil (CAS 84929-40-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Antimicrobial, Preservative Booster. 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, Antimicrobial, Preservative Booster
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not a regulated UV filter despite UV-absorbing properties; not on Prop 65 list; patch test recommended
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Karanja Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Humectant
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Karanja Oil.
Regulatory Flags
antimicrobial
preservative-booster
patch-test-recommended
not-a-sunscreen
Known Synonyms
Paeonia officinalis flower extract
Paeonia albiflora root extract
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
No specific technical function
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karanja Oil allowed in the EU?
Karanja Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Karanja Oil do in cosmetics?
Karanja Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Antimicrobial, Preservative Booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-40-8.
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