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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Borago officinalis flower oil is permitted for use as an emollient; however, pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) contamination risk exists in flower parts (amabiline, intermedine, lycopsamine), unlike PA-free refined seed oil. Oxidative instability due to high PUFA content requires antioxidant protection and specific PA testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borago Officinalis Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?
Borago officinalis flower oil is permitted for use as an emollient; however, pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) contamination risk exists in flower parts (amabiline, intermedine, lycopsamine), unlike PA-free refined seed oil. Oxidative instability due to high PUFA content requires antioxidant protection and specific PA testing. The EU classifies Borago Officinalis Flower Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Borago Officinalis Flower Oil allowed in the EU?
Borago Officinalis Flower Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borago Officinalis Flower Oil do in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Flower Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not distinctly assigned; may be grouped under 84012-16-8 (Borago officinalis oil, general).
What is the Margin of Safety for Borago Officinalis Flower Oil?
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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