Is Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Also known as: Vegetable oil, EINECS 273-313-5, Viscoleo oil, Plant Oils, Vegetable oil mists, except castor, cashew nut, or similar irritant oils (+8 more)
INCI: CANNABIS SATIVA SEED OIL
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil (CAS 68956-68-3) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Plant-based emollient oil with high linoleic (~55%) and α-linolenic (~20%) acid. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Plant-based emollient oil with high linoleic (~55%) and α-linolenic (~20%) acid content. Very fast skin absorption — imperceptible by 5 minutes. Dry-touch feel with moderate TEWL reduction.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Legal cosmetic ingredient (hemp seed oil contains no THC/CBD); derived from Cannabis sativa seeds only. CIR not specifically reviewed as standalone but constituent fatty acids are well characterized. 82% of subjects described as dry-touch within 90 seconds in absorption study.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Diluent
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Vegetable oil
EINECS 273-313-5
Viscoleo oil
Plant Oils
Vegetable oil mists, except castor, cashew nut, or similar irritant oils
Vegetable oil mist
Vegetable oil mist, respirable fraction
Vegetable oil mist, total dust
Vegetable oil [Oil, edible]
Vegetable oil mists
Salad oil
HSDB 5154
Marula oil
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Fragrance
Diluent
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil functions as: Plant-based emollient oil with high linoleic (~55%) and α-linolenic (~20%) acid content. Very fast skin absorption — imperceptible by 5 minutes. Dry-touch feel with moderate TEWL reduction.. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 68956-68-3.
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