Borage Seed Oil / Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters

INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL / HYDROGENATED BORAGE SEED OIL ESTERS

CAS Number
225234-12-8 (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil); Hydrogenated esters — no single CAS assigned in CosIng
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant, humectant, moisturizing, smoothing, soothing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed as part of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils (2017) — concluded safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Borage seed oil is essentially free of pyrrolizidine alkaloids as PAs are not fat-soluble; oxidation stability requires antioxidant protection; safety data sheet shows no GHS hazard classification.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borage Seed Oil / Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters safe in cosmetics?

Borage seed oil is essentially free of pyrrolizidine alkaloids as PAs are not fat-soluble; oxidation stability requires antioxidant protection; safety data sheet shows no GHS hazard classification. The EU classifies Borage Seed Oil / Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Borage Seed Oil / Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Borage Seed Oil / Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters do in cosmetics?

Borage Seed Oil / Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant, humectant, moisturizing, smoothing, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 225234-12-8 (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil); Hydrogenated esters — no single CAS assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Borage Seed Oil / Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters?

adequate 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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