Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Oil

INCI: COIX LACRYMA-JOBI SEED OIL

CAS Number
Not assigned in CosIng
Function
Skin conditioning. Oil expressed from seeds of Coix lacryma-jobi L.
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA no restrictions. CIR Expert Panel: safe as used (Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils, 2011). Initially flagged for missing fatty acid composition, subsequently cleared.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Functionally equivalent to Ma-Yuen variant. Arachidonic acid content was discussed in CIR panel but deemed not problematic at typical cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Functionally equivalent to Ma-Yuen variant. Arachidonic acid content was discussed in CIR panel but deemed not problematic at typical cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning. Oil expressed from seeds of Coix lacryma-jobi L.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Coix Lacryma-Jobi 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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