Is Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil safe in cosmetics?
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil
INCI: PYCNANTHUS ANGOLENSIS NUT OIL (FAMILY: MYRISTICACEAE) [^1_22]
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil (CAS Not uniquely assigned (botanical oil; sometimes referenced under general plant oil CAS groupings)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient [^1_22]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (botanical oil; sometimes referenced under general plant oil CAS groupings)
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient [^1_22]
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; plant-derived fatty acid oils assessed by CIR for cosmetic safety [^1_23]
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil allowed in the EU?
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil do in cosmetics?
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient [^1_22]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (botanical oil; sometimes referenced under general plant oil CAS groupings).
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