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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally well-tolerated; potential cross-reactivity with palm/coconut allergies; comedogenicity is low despite lauric acid content. Commonly known as babassu oil; rich in lauric (~40-50%) and myristic acids; melts at approximately body temperature creating a characteristic cooling sensation on skin; lighter feel than coconut oil; mechanically pressed from dried kernels
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Is Attalea Speciosa Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Generally well-tolerated; potential cross-reactivity with palm/coconut allergies; comedogenicity is low despite lauric acid content. Commonly known as babassu oil; rich in lauric (~40-50%) and myristic acids; melts at approximately body temperature creating a characteristic cooling sensation on skin; lighter feel than coconut oil; mechanically pressed from dried kernels The EU classifies Attalea Speciosa Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Attalea Speciosa Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Attalea Speciosa Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Attalea Speciosa Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Attalea Speciosa Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91078-92-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Attalea Speciosa Seed Oil?
not established 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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