Is Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera safe in cosmetics?
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera
Also known as: EINECS 232-425-4, Palm nut oil, UNII-B0S90M0233
INCI: ELAEIS GUINEENSIS KERNEL CERA
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera (CAS 8023-79-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emollient, texturizer, viscosity modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient, texturizer, viscosity modifier
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted, no CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-425-4
Palm nut oil
UNII-B0S90M0233
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Palm Kernel Oil
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera allowed in the EU?
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera do in cosmetics?
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient, texturizer, viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8023-79-8.
Is Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera used outside cosmetics?
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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