Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester

INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS ETHYL ESTER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned in major databases — derived ester of Borago officinalis fatty acids
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually reviewed by CIR; covered under general plant-derived fatty acid ester safety profile

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safety relies on structural analogy to borage seed oil; ethyl ester form should be confirmed pyrrolizidine alkaloid-free via certificate of analysis.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester safe in cosmetics?

Safety relies on structural analogy to borage seed oil; ethyl ester form should be confirmed pyrrolizidine alkaloid-free via certificate of analysis. The EU classifies Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester allowed in the EU?

Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester do in cosmetics?

Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in major databases — derived ester of Borago officinalis fatty acids.

What is the Margin of Safety for Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester?

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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