Is Macadamia Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Macadamia Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Macadamia Seed Oil
INCI: MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL
Macadamia Seed Oil (CAS 129811-19-2) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient; uniquely rich in palmitoleic acid (omega-7, approximately 18-25%). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient; uniquely rich in palmitoleic acid (omega-7, approximately 18-25%)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CIR review. FDA: no restriction. Tree nut allergen for ingestion.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Macadamia Seed Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Macadamia Seed Oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macadamia Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Macadamia Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macadamia Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Macadamia Seed Oil functions as: Emollient; uniquely rich in palmitoleic acid (omega-7, approximately 18-25%). It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 129811-19-2.
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