Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Castor Oil. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 3045 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 7823 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 12840 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Special Toxicology Study | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 12840 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Special Toxicology Study | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 11329 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Special Toxicology Study | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 10 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 10 other | oral | mouse | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=15 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 200000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Expert Verdict
Castor oil (CAS 8001-79-4) is not listed in EU Regulation EC 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI and is freely permitted with no concentration restrictions. The CIR Expert Panel concluded it safe at all reported use concentrations including up to 81% in lip products, with reaffirmation in August 2024. FDA-approved as a food additive.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castor Oil safe in cosmetics?
Castor oil (CAS 8001-79-4) is not listed in EU Regulation EC 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI and is freely permitted with no concentration restrictions. The CIR Expert Panel concluded it safe at all reported use concentrations including up to 81% in lip products, with reaffirmation in August 2024. FDA-approved as a food additive. The EU classifies Castor Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Castor Oil allowed in the EU?
Castor Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Castor Oil do in cosmetics?
Castor Oil functions as: Sealing oil; viscous emollient; ricinoleic acid carrier; scalp-oil treatment; moisture-locking hair treatment. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8001-79-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Castor 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.
What is the NOAEL for Castor Oil?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Castor Oil is 3045 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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