Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Also known as: Jojoba liquid wax, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 067200, UNII-724GKU717M
INCI: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (CAS 61789-91-1) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as emollient, skin-conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
emollient, skin-conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: safe in cosmetics at present practices of use. Technically a liquid wax ester (C20-C22 esters) rather than a true oil. No FDA restrictions for cosmetic use. Oral ingestion from lip products safe given food-use history.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Cream | 2–10 | 20 | CIR/VCRP |
| Body Oil | 10–100 | 100 | CIR/VCRP |
| Hair Mask | 2–10 | 20 | CIR/VCRP |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
cir-approved
cosmos-eligible
natural
vegan
lip-safe
oral-safe
non-comedogenic
wax-ester
no-moah-concern
ecocert-eligible
sebum-mimetic
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Jojoba liquid wax
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 067200
UNII-724GKU717M
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - body oil
active_ingredient; agricultural; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
IFRA Transparency
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil functions as: emollient, skin-conditioning. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 61789-91-1.
Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil used outside cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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