Is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Also known as: Huiles de macademia, EC 603-361-8, EC 927-536-6, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Oils, macadamia (+1 more)
INCI: MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil (CAS 129811-19-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, moisturizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. 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
Emollient, moisturizing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
7 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "129811-19-4", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "2", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restrictio…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "129811-19-4", "ingredient_class": "other", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation": "no", "NF_kB_inhibi…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "129811-19-4", "ingredient_class": "ROS_scavenger_brightener", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Vitamin E, essential fatty acids provide antioxidant protection", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reduction_pct_clini…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "129811-19-4", "ingredient_class": "oil_conditioner", "chemical_type": "vegetable_oil", "substantivity_to_hair": "excellent", "deposition_from_shampoo": "no", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "penetrating_nourishing", "hair_penetration": "cuticle_cortex", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "monounsaturated_palmitoleic_rich", "wet_combing_force_r…
lipid
{"cas_number": "129811-19-4", "lipid_class": "fixed_oil", "botanical_source": "Macadamia ternifolia", "plant_part": "nut", "extraction_method": "cold_pressed", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "oleic 53-67%, palmitoleic 14-22%, linoleic 1-5%, palmitic 7-10%, stearic 2-5%", "omega_classification": "omega7", "iodine_value": "70-80", "saponification_value": "190-200", "unsaponifiable_matter_pct": "1-3"…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "129811-19-4", "ingredient_class": "tan_extender", "tanning_mechanism": "other", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE_formation_con…
supply_chain
{"primary_producing_countries": "Australia, South Africa", "secondary_producing_countries": "Kenya, Malawi, USA (Hawaii)", "raw_material_origin": "plant", "agricultural_crop_or_wild_harvested": "agricultural_crop", "cultivation_climate_required": "subtropical", "harvest_season": "march_september", "annual_global_production_tonnes": "58000", "market_share_top_producer_pct": "42", "supply_chain_leng…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Huiles de macademia
EC 603-361-8
EC 927-536-6
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil
Oils, macadamia
Macadamia nut oil
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, moisturizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 129811-19-4.
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