Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Croton Megalocarpus Seed Oil

INCI: CROTON MEGALOCARPUS SEED OIL

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned in major databases
Function
Skin conditioning; emollient
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; not CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Croton megalocarpus seeds contain toxic compounds (crotin); oil must be verified free of phorbol esters and protein toxins via refining. No cosmetic-grade specification published. Full toxicological dossier mandatory for CPSR.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Croton Megalocarpus Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Croton megalocarpus seeds contain toxic compounds (crotin); oil must be verified free of phorbol esters and protein toxins via refining. No cosmetic-grade specification published. Full toxicological dossier mandatory for CPSR. The EU classifies Croton Megalocarpus Seed Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Croton Megalocarpus Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Croton Megalocarpus Seed Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Croton Megalocarpus Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Croton Megalocarpus Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in major databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Croton Megalocarpus 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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