Good Emollient

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil

INCI: GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM SEED OIL

CAS Number
8001-29-4
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded cottonseed-derived ingredients safe as used (2001, re-reviewed 2022), with limits on gossypol, heavy metals, pesticides.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Safe when refined, cosmetic-grade with controlled contaminants; supplier CoA must confirm gossypol โ‰ค0.01%, aflatoxins <0.5 ppb, and heavy metals compliance.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Safe when refined, cosmetic-grade with controlled contaminants; supplier CoA must confirm gossypol โ‰ค0.01%, aflatoxins <0.5 ppb, and heavy metals compliance. The EU classifies Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8001-29-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Gossypium Herbaceum Seed 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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