Is Babassu Oil safe in cosmetics?
Babassu Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Emollient
Babassu Oil
INCI: ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIR
Babassu Oil (CAS None) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin Conditioning - Emollient: Softens and smoothens the skin. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 27%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient: Softens and smoothens the skin
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
27%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel concluded Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil safe as used in cosmetics as part of 2017 group assessment of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils. No FDA OTC monograph involvement.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Babassu Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Babassu Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cir-reviewed
no-sccs-opinion
plant-derived
food-safe-history
no-concentration-cap
epa_safer_alternative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babassu Oil allowed in the EU?
Babassu Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 27%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Babassu Oil do in cosmetics?
Babassu Oil functions as: Skin Conditioning - Emollient: Softens and smoothens the skin. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: None.
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