Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
4 study endpoints found for Cashew Seed Oil. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOAEL | 50 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOEL | 500 ppm | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 161.657424927 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Well-tolerated plant oil with favorable fatty acid profile (oleic/linoleic dominant) and established food-grade safety; refined seed oil is distinct from hazardous shell liquid; primary concern is residual nut protein in non-fully-refined grades for allergy-prone consumers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cashew Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Well-tolerated plant oil with favorable fatty acid profile (oleic/linoleic dominant) and established food-grade safety; refined seed oil is distinct from hazardous shell liquid; primary concern is residual nut protein in non-fully-refined grades for allergy-prone consumers. The EU classifies Cashew Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Cashew Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Cashew Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cashew Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Cashew Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning agent; emollient; occlusive; skin-softening. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-24-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cashew 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.
What is the NOAEL for Cashew Seed Oil?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Cashew Seed Oil is 50 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in mouse. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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