Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

INCI: CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL

CAS Number
68916-73-4 (also reported under broader tea oil CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning agent—emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate — CIR confirmed safe at current use concentrations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Ensure oxidative stability with peroxide value monitoring. Do not confuse with Camellia oleifera seed oil (CAS 225233-97-6). Comedogenicity rating approximately 2/5, note for facial products.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Ensure oxidative stability with peroxide value monitoring. Do not confuse with Camellia oleifera seed oil (CAS 225233-97-6). Comedogenicity rating approximately 2/5, note for facial products. The EU classifies Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Camellia Sinensis 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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