Cosmetic Ingredient

Vegetable oils

Also known as: Vegetable oil, EINECS 273-313-5, Viscoleo oil, Plant Oils, Vegetable oil mists, except castor, cashew nut, or similar irritant oils (+8 more)

CAS 68956-68-3

Vegetable oils (CAS 68956-68-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 25 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS, OSHA.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
25
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 16 fields
Name
Vegetable oils
CAS Number
68956-68-3
DTXSID
DTXSID5057595
Synonyms
Vegetable oilEINECS 273-313-5Viscoleo oilPlant OilsVegetable oil mists, except castor, cashew nut, or similar irritant oilsVegetable oil mistVegetable oil mist, respirable fractionVegetable oil mist, total dustVegetable oil [Oil, edible]Vegetable oil mistsSalad oilHSDB 5154

OSHA Exposure Limits

Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.

SOURCE OSHA / NIOSH / ACGIH occupational exposure limits 3 records
AgencyMetricValueppmmg/m3Skin
OSHATWA15 mg/m³ (total dust), 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)-15N
NIOSHTWA10 mg/m³ (total), 5 mg/m³ (resp)-10N
CAL/OSHATWA10 mg/m³ (total dust), 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)-10N

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 19 records
Softener and conditionerHumectantFragranceDiluentFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 25 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
Europe; Personal care - make-up and relatedDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesState of CaliforniaState of California
active_ingredient; PesticidesCalifornia Department of Pesticide RegulationState of California
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Europe; Personal care - make-up and relatedDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Home maintenance - caulk/sealantDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
emollient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Vegetable oils?

Vegetable oils appears on 7 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, Europe; Personal care - make-up and related, Europe; Personal care, and 4 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

What are the occupational exposure limits for Vegetable oils?

Occupational exposure limits for Vegetable oils are set by OSHA, NIOSH, CAL/OSHA. 3 limit values from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.

Is Vegetable oils used in cosmetics?

Yes, Vegetable oils is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Vegetable oils come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Vegetable oils used outside industrial chemicals?

Vegetable oils also appears in cosmetics databases.