Is Whale Oil safe in cosmetics?
Whale Oil has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Whale Oil
INCI: WHALE OIL (HISTORICAL INCI)
Whale Oil (CAS 8002-74-2 (historical; sperm whale oil: 8002-24-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning (historical use). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
8002-74-2 (historical; sperm whale oil: 8002-24-2)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning (historical use)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
⛔ Prohibited — Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act ban commercial use of whale products; CITES Appendix I listing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Whale Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Whale Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whale Oil allowed in the EU?
Whale Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Whale Oil do in cosmetics?
Whale Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning (historical use). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-74-2 (historical; sperm whale oil: 8002-24-2).
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