Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil

INCI: ELAEIS OLEIFERA KERNEL OIL

CAS Number
8002-75-3
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; CIR Expert Panel concluded plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe as used (2017)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns. Palm sustainability and sourcing are ethical considerations rather than toxicological risks.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns. Palm sustainability and sourcing are ethical considerations rather than toxicological risks. The EU classifies Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil do in cosmetics?

Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-75-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Elaeis Oleifera Kernel 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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