Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low risk; oxidative stability should be managed (high PUFA content); store protected from light and heat; same botanical heavy metal/pesticide monitoring recommendations. Cold-pressed from seeds; fatty acid composition is 60-68% linoleic acid, 14-20% oleic acid, 9-13% palmitic acid, 6-9% stearic acid, and <1% linolenic acid; gold-yellow color with earthy, fresh aroma; high linoleic acid makes it particularly suited for oily/acne-prone skin formulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Low risk; oxidative stability should be managed (high PUFA content); store protected from light and heat; same botanical heavy metal/pesticide monitoring recommendations. Cold-pressed from seeds; fatty acid composition is 60-68% linoleic acid, 14-20% oleic acid, 9-13% palmitic acid, 6-9% stearic acid, and <1% linolenic acid; gold-yellow color with earthy, fresh aroma; high linoleic acid makes it particularly suited for oily/acne-prone skin formulations The EU classifies Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70955-25-8 / 89998-01-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cucumis Sativus 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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