Is Palm Kernel Oil safe in cosmetics?
Palm Kernel Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Palm Kernel Oil
Also known as: EINECS 232-425-4, Palm nut oil, UNII-B0S90M0233
INCI: ELAEIS GUINEENSIS KERNEL OIL
Palm Kernel Oil (CAS 8023-79-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing (when saponified). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing (when saponified)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR assessed as safe in present practices of use; no FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Palm Kernel Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Palm Kernel Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-425-4
Palm nut oil
UNII-B0S90M0233
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Palm Kernel Oil
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palm Kernel Oil allowed in the EU?
Palm Kernel Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Palm Kernel Oil do in cosmetics?
Palm Kernel Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing (when saponified). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8023-79-8.
Is Palm Kernel Oil used outside cosmetics?
Palm Kernel Oil also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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