Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil

INCI: GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) SEED OIL

CAS Number
8001-29-4
Function
Skin conditioning agent — occlusive; emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR: safe as used when gossypol, heavy metals, and pesticide limits are met

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Gossypol (toxic polyphenol) must be < specification limit in refined oil; aflatoxin and cyclopropenoid fatty acid (CPFA) contamination possible in unrefined grades; pesticide residues require CoA verification

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Gossypol (toxic polyphenol) must be < specification limit in refined oil; aflatoxin and cyclopropenoid fatty acid (CPFA) contamination possible in unrefined grades; pesticide residues require CoA verification The EU classifies Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning agent — occlusive; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-29-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed 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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