Is Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
INCI: CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil (CAS 68916-73-4 (also reported under broader tea oil CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent—emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
68916-73-4 (also reported under broader tea oil CAS)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent—emollient
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate — CIR confirmed safe at current use concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning agent—emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-73-4 (also reported under broader tea oil CAS).
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