Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Evening Primrose Oil is generally considered safe for use as a cosmetic emollient ingredient with good safety profile and minimal sensitization risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti safe in cosmetics?
Evening Primrose Oil is generally considered safe for use as a cosmetic emollient ingredient with good safety profile and minimal sensitization risk. The EU classifies Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti allowed in the EU?
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti do in cosmetics?
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 90028-66-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) — Cosmeti?
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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