Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil

INCI: ECHIUM LYCOPSIS FRUIT OIL

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned; related CAS 474943-42-1 (Echium plantagineum seed oil — *E. lycopsis* is a synonym for *E. plantagineum*)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent rich in stearidonic acid (SDA, 18:4 n-3) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed in 21 CFR as prohibited or restricted; subject to MoCRA general cosmetic safety requirements

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination must be controlled through PA testing for cold-pressed oil; refined oil typically below detection limit. Requires antioxidant stabilization due to high PUFA content and oxidative instability.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?

Pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination must be controlled through PA testing for cold-pressed oil; refined oil typically below detection limit. Requires antioxidant stabilization due to high PUFA content and oxidative instability. The EU classifies Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?

Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?

Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent rich in stearidonic acid (SDA, 18:4 n-3) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned; related CAS 474943-42-1 (Echium plantagineum seed oil — *E. lycopsis* is a synonym for *E. plantagineum*).

What is the Margin of Safety for Echium Lycopsis Fruit 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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