Is Anacardium Occidentale Extract safe in cosmetics?
Anacardium Occidentale Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Anacardium Occidentale Extract
INCI: ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE EXTRACT
Anacardium Occidentale Extract (CAS Botanical extract — multiple CAS entries exist depending on the plant part (shell oil: 8007-24-7; nut extract variable)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Botanical extract — multiple CAS entries exist depending on the plant part (shell oil: 8007-24-7; nut extract variable)
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Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; CIR has reviewed related plant oils. Cashew seed oil was not a tumor promoter in DMBA testing.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Anacardium Occidentale Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Anacardium Occidentale Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anacardium Occidentale Extract allowed in the EU?
Anacardium Occidentale Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Anacardium Occidentale Extract do in cosmetics?
Anacardium Occidentale Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Botanical extract — multiple CAS entries exist depending on the plant part (shell oil: 8007-24-7; nut extract variable).
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