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Expert Verdict
CAS 223748-13-8. EU: listed in CosIng, unrestricted, not in Annex II/III, no concentration cap. US: CIR assessed safe as used within the 244 Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils group review (2017). Emollient and skin conditioning agent composed of 80-85% oleic acid, 7-10% palmitic, 5-8% linoleic acid. Long food-use history supports safety. Species verification required—distinct from Camellia sinensis and Camellia oleifera.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camellia Japonica Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
CAS 223748-13-8. EU: listed in CosIng, unrestricted, not in Annex II/III, no concentration cap. US: CIR assessed safe as used within the 244 Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils group review (2017). Emollient and skin conditioning agent composed of 80-85% oleic acid, 7-10% palmitic, 5-8% linoleic acid. Long food-use history supports safety. Species verification required—distinct from Camellia sinensis and Camellia oleifera. The EU classifies Camellia Japonica Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Camellia Japonica Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Camellia Japonica Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, hair conditioning. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 223748-13-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Camellia Japonica 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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