Elaeis Guineensis Butter

INCI: ELAEIS GUINEENSIS BUTTER

CAS Number
8002-75-3 (solid fraction of palm fruit oil)
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient/occlusive; viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PAH levels must be controlled in cosmetic grades; heavy metal impurities (Fe, Cu, Ni) reported in crude material; ensure RSPO-certified source

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elaeis Guineensis Butter safe in cosmetics?

PAH levels must be controlled in cosmetic grades; heavy metal impurities (Fe, Cu, Ni) reported in crude material; ensure RSPO-certified source The EU classifies Elaeis Guineensis Butter as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Elaeis Guineensis Butter allowed in the EU?

Elaeis Guineensis Butter EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Elaeis Guineensis Butter do in cosmetics?

Elaeis Guineensis Butter functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient/occlusive; viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-75-3 (solid fraction of palm fruit oil).

What is the Margin of Safety for Elaeis Guineensis Butter?

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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