Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil

INCI: ALEURITES MOLUCCANUS SEED OIL

CAS Number
8015-80-3
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; FDA lists kukui nut oil as a safe indirect food additive; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: safe

, the review focused on potential dermal effects. The Panel concluded that the 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe as used in cosmetics. Keywords oils, safety, cosmetics Introduction Oils derived from edible vegetables, fruits, seeds, tree, and ground nuts have been safely consumed by, and applied to the skin of,

Expert Verdict

No known hazardous classification. Rich in linoleic and ฮฑ-linolenic acids, susceptible to oxidation; requires adequate antioxidant protection and storage controls. Tree nut origin may require allergen disclosure in certain jurisdictions. History of safe food use supports cosmetic safety.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

No known hazardous classification. Rich in linoleic and ฮฑ-linolenic acids, susceptible to oxidation; requires adequate antioxidant protection and storage controls. Tree nut origin may require allergen disclosure in certain jurisdictions. History of safe food use supports cosmetic safety. The EU classifies Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8015-80-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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