Good Emollient

Black Currant Seed Oil

INCI: RIBES NIGRUM SEED OIL

CAS Number
97676-19-2
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 100%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel reviewed Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Seed Oil as part of a comprehensive safety assessment of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Black Currant Seed Oil is generally considered safe for use as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Currant Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Black Currant Seed Oil is generally considered safe for use as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient. The EU classifies Black Currant Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Black Currant Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Black Currant Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 100%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Black Currant Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Black Currant Seed Oil functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 97676-19-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Black Currant 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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