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Carica Papaya Seed Oil

INCI: CARICA PAPAYA SEED OIL

CAS Number
84012-30-6
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not regulated by FDA; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in 2017 as part of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils assessment (safe in present practices of use and concentration). No 21 CFR restriction.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Carica Papaya Seed Oil is a cold-pressed vegetable oil from papaya seeds with a well-established safety profile. CIR (2017) and follow-up papaya-specific assessment (2021) confirm safety in present cosmetic practices. EWG rates it low hazard across all concern categories. Not restricted or prohibited in the EU or US. The only noted precaution is for individuals with latex allergy due to possible cross-reactive IgE antibodies.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil latex-cross-reactivity-caution oleic-acid-rich cir-safe-2017 cir-safe-2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carica Papaya Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Carica Papaya Seed Oil is a cold-pressed vegetable oil from papaya seeds with a well-established safety profile. CIR (2017) and follow-up papaya-specific assessment (2021) confirm safety in present cosmetic practices. EWG rates it low hazard across all concern categories. Not restricted or prohibited in the EU or US. The only noted precaution is for individuals with latex allergy due to possible cross-reactive IgE antibodies. The EU classifies Carica Papaya Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Carica Papaya Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Carica Papaya Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Carica Papaya Seed Oil functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-30-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Carica Papaya Seed Oil?

adequate 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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