Is Cucumis Melo Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cucumis Melo Seed Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cucumis Melo Seed Oil
INCI: CUCUMIS MELO SEED OIL
Cucumis Melo Seed Oil (CAS is the umbrella CAS for multiple Cucumis melo derivatives (fruit extract, juice, seed extract). Specific sub-variants (callus, phytoplacenta, root) often lack a dedicated CAS. - For your ingredient database and SOP documentation: the phytoplacenta, root, and callus extracts have the thinnest safety dossiers - if you're formulating with these, request full supplier safety data packages and consider commissioning independent dermal irritation/sensitization testing. <span style="display:none"></span>) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant; Softener
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CAS Number
is the umbrella CAS for multiple Cucumis melo derivatives (fruit extract, juice, seed extract). Specific sub-variants (callus, phytoplacenta, root) often lack a dedicated CAS.
- For your ingredient database and SOP documentation: the phytoplacenta, root, and callus extracts have the thinnest safety dossiers - if you're formulating with these, request full supplier safety data packages and consider commissioning independent dermal irritation/sensitization testing.
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Function
Humectant; Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
None are listed under 21 CFR as prohibited or restricted cosmetic ingredients - all fall under the general category of allowed cosmetic ingredients.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cucumis Melo Seed Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cucumis Melo Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cucumis Melo Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Cucumis Melo Seed Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cucumis Melo Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Cucumis Melo Seed Oil functions as: Humectant; Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: is the umbrella CAS for multiple Cucumis melo derivatives (fruit extract, juice, seed extract). Specific sub-variants (callus, phytoplacenta, root) often lack a dedicated CAS. - For your ingredient database and SOP documentation: the phytoplacenta, root, and callus extracts have the thinnest safety dossiers - if you're formulating with these, request full supplier safety data packages and consider commissioning independent dermal irritation/sensitization testing. <span style="display:none"></span>.
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