Canola Oil

INCI: CANOLA OIL

CAS Number
120962-03-0
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate โ€” systemic toxicity potential is low; edible oil with long history of safe use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low erucic acid variety (less than 2%); confirm non-GMO if targeting COSMOS/ECOCERT certification; potential oxidative instability โ€” antioxidant recommended

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canola Oil safe in cosmetics?

Low erucic acid variety (less than 2%); confirm non-GMO if targeting COSMOS/ECOCERT certification; potential oxidative instability โ€” antioxidant recommended The EU classifies Canola Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Canola Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Canola Oil do in cosmetics?

Canola Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 120962-03-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Canola 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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