Is Badger Oil safe in cosmetics?
Badger Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Badger Oil
INCI: MELES TAXUS OIL
Badger Oil (CAS Not readily assigned in public databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; animal-derived oils must meet general cosmetic safety requirements
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Badger Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Badger Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Badger Oil allowed in the EU?
Badger Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Badger Oil do in cosmetics?
Badger Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily assigned in public databases.
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