Palm Oil

INCI: ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL

CAS Number
8002-75-3
Function
Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Solvent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions; CIR safe as used conclusion is primary US safety benchmark

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Safe as used; CIR assessed safe in 2001 and reaffirmed 2017; PAH control is critical; COSMOS-permitted with RSPO or organic sourcing certification.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil palm-derived rspo-certification-recommended pah-control-required cosmos-eligible emollient occlusive sustainability-concern tocotrienol-source epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palm Oil safe in cosmetics?

Safe as used; CIR assessed safe in 2001 and reaffirmed 2017; PAH control is critical; COSMOS-permitted with RSPO or organic sourcing certification. The EU classifies Palm Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Palm Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Palm Oil do in cosmetics?

Palm Oil functions as: Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-75-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Palm 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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