Brevoortia Oil

INCI: BREVOORTIA OIL

CAS Number
8002-50-4 (menhaden oil, Brevoortia genus)
Function
Skin conditioning - emollient, solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - menhaden oil is also GRAS for food; no cosmetic prohibition.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived (fish oil), which may present allergenicity risk for individuals with fish allergies; potential for oxidative rancidity if not properly stabilized; may carry environmental sustainability concerns.. Sourced from Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia spp.), this oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). Its animal origin limits use in vegan and COSMOS/ECOCERT-certified formulations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brevoortia Oil safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived (fish oil), which may present allergenicity risk for individuals with fish allergies; potential for oxidative rancidity if not properly stabilized; may carry environmental sustainability concerns.. Sourced from Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia spp.), this oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). Its animal origin limits use in vegan and COSMOS/ECOCERT-certified formulations. The EU classifies Brevoortia Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Brevoortia Oil allowed in the EU?

Brevoortia Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Brevoortia Oil do in cosmetics?

Brevoortia Oil functions as: Skin conditioning - emollient, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-50-4 (menhaden oil, Brevoortia genus).

What is the Margin of Safety for Brevoortia 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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