Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters

INCI: CRAMBE ABYSSINICA SEED OIL PHYTOSTEROL ESTERS

CAS Number
Protected/proprietary (AICIS report LTD/2158 redacted CAS). Composition: phytosterol esters derived from Crambe abyssinica seed oil, purity >90%
Function
Emulsifying agent, Film forming, Hair conditioning agent, Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 15%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: Permitted. Phytosterol esters have GRAS status in food (JECFA evaluated); no specific cosmetic restrictions.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Minimally irritating to skin and eyes with reversible effects within 24 hours. Readily biodegradable with no genotoxic, reproductive, or developmental toxicity flags.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters safe in cosmetics?

Minimally irritating to skin and eyes with reversible effects within 24 hours. Readily biodegradable with no genotoxic, reproductive, or developmental toxicity flags. The EU classifies Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters allowed in the EU?

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 15%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters do in cosmetics?

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters functions as: Emulsifying agent, Film forming, Hair conditioning agent, Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Protected/proprietary (AICIS report LTD/2158 redacted CAS). Composition: phytosterol esters derived from Crambe abyssinica seed oil, purity >90%.

What is the Margin of Safety for Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters?

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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