Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

INCI: CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM SEED OIL

CAS Number
68956-68-3 ; also cited as 241148-25-4 (EINECS-linked)
Function
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate at typical cosmetic concentrations (1โ€“5%); no SCCS opinion requiring specific MoS

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains pyranocoumarin compounds (calophyllolide, inophyllums) with potential phototoxic/photosensitizing activity. Recommend phototoxicity testing if used >1% in leave-on products. Batch variability affects safety profile due to resinous content.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Contains pyranocoumarin compounds (calophyllolide, inophyllums) with potential phototoxic/photosensitizing activity. Recommend phototoxicity testing if used >1% in leave-on products. Batch variability affects safety profile due to resinous content. The EU classifies Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil functions as: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68956-68-3 ; also cited as 241148-25-4 (EINECS-linked).

What is the Margin of Safety for Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed 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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