Is Arachis Hypogaea Oil safe in cosmetics?
Arachis Hypogaea Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Also known as: Arachis Oil, AO, EINECS 232-296-4, Indigenous peanut oil, NUT Oil (+3 more)
INCI: ARACHIS HYPOGAEA OIL
Arachis Hypogaea Oil (CAS 8002-03-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient; Solvent; Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient; Solvent; Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; allergen labeling required. Highly refined peanut oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in food, but cosmetic use still requires allergen disclosure.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arachis Hypogaea Oil.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
7 January 2001
Verdict: unknown
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Diluent
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Arachis Hypogaea Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Arachis Oil
AO
EINECS 232-296-4
Indigenous peanut oil
NUT Oil
Oleum arachidis
Peanut extract
UNII-5TL50QU0W4
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Fragrance
Diluent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - body oil
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arachis Hypogaea Oil allowed in the EU?
Arachis Hypogaea Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arachis Hypogaea Oil do in cosmetics?
Arachis Hypogaea Oil functions as: Emollient; Solvent; Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-03-7.
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