Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides

INCI: BORAGE SEED OIL AMINOPROPANEDIOL AMIDES

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning - emollient; hair conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually CIR-reviewed. Parent oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, CAS 84012-16-8) is well-established.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Well-established parent oil with low absorption and sensitization; however, pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) contamination from borage is a known concern and the oil must be tested and certified PA-free per SCCS guidance.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides safe in cosmetics?

Well-established parent oil with low absorption and sensitization; however, pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) contamination from borage is a known concern and the oil must be tested and certified PA-free per SCCS guidance. The EU classifies Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides allowed in the EU?

Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides do in cosmetics?

Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides functions as: Skin conditioning - emollient; hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides?

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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