Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil

INCI: AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEED OIL

CAS Number
223747-79-3
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant (rich in squalene 6–8%, linoleic acid, vitamin E)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; no CIR assessment (may fall under CIR plant-derived fatty acid oils group)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Plant-derived seed oil with excellent safety profile; non-CMR per REACH, no restricted preservatives or additives.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Plant-derived seed oil with excellent safety profile; non-CMR per REACH, no restricted preservatives or additives. The EU classifies Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant (rich in squalene 6–8%, linoleic acid, vitamin E). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223747-79-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Amaranthus Caudatus 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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