Excellent Emollient Sensitization Data

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

INCI: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

CAS Number
8001-21-6
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Masking
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe as used (2023).

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Safety Data

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

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.1%
Cross-reactivity Group
compositae-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: IVDK; literature review

Expert Verdict

Clean, unrestricted emollient with no Annex listings. CIR-safe and COSMOS-eligible when organic. Asteraceae cross-reactivity possible in sensitized individuals.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Clean, unrestricted emollient with no Annex listings. CIR-safe and COSMOS-eligible when organic. Asteraceae cross-reactivity possible in sensitized individuals. The EU classifies Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Masking. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8001-21-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Helianthus Annuus 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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