Is Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Fragrance
Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil)
Also known as: Argania spinosa, ext., Argania Spinosa Extract in hot water / ethanol
INCI: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL
Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) (CAS 223747-87-3) is a cosmetic fragrance functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 25%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
25%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions apply to Argania
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil).
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Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Cream | 1–10 | 20 | CIR/VCRP |
| Hair Serum | 3–10 | 30 | CIR/VCRP |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil).
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Argania spinosa, ext.
Argania Spinosa Extract in hot water / ethanol
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
IFRA Transparency
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Argan Oil (Culinary)
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) allowed in the EU?
Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 25%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) do in cosmetics?
Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 223747-87-3.
Is Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) used outside cosmetics?
Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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