Good Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Corylus Avellana Seed Oil

INCI: CORYLUS AVELLANA SEED OIL

CAS Number
84012-21-5
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, hair conditioning, moisturizing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR 2001 insufficient data; upgraded to safe as used in 2011 group review of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

cir 15 June 2000
Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Safe as used per CIR 2011, but tree nut allergen risk requires consideration, especially for cold-pressed grades versus RBD grades.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corylus Avellana Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Safe as used per CIR 2011, but tree nut allergen risk requires consideration, especially for cold-pressed grades versus RBD grades. The EU classifies Corylus Avellana Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Corylus Avellana Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Corylus Avellana Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Corylus Avellana Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, hair conditioning, moisturizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-21-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Corylus Avellana 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.

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