Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil

INCI: CUPHEA VISCOSISSIMA SEED OIL

CAS Number
91722-53-1
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning – emollient, solvent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted for cosmetic use; CIR reviewed as part of plant-derived fatty acid oils — safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Edible-grade oil with low systemic toxicity potential; standard oxidative stability monitoring recommended.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Edible-grade oil with low systemic toxicity potential; standard oxidative stability monitoring recommended. The EU classifies Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning – emollient, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91722-53-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil?

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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