Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil)
INCI: RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed 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
Good safety profile. Generally considered safe for cosmetic use.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Good safety profile. Generally considered safe for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) allowed in the EU?
Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 16%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) do in cosmetics?
Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8001-79-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis 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.
What is the NOAEL for Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil)?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed 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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