Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Hydrogenated Black Currant Seed Oil

INCI: HYDROGENATED BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL (RIBES NIGRUM)

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (UVCB)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — covered under CIR Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils group assessment (2017)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) in parent oil — hydrogenation saturates this, reducing oxidative instability. Standard Ni catalyst residue controls apply.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Black Currant Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) in parent oil — hydrogenation saturates this, reducing oxidative instability. Standard Ni catalyst residue controls apply. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Black Currant Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hydrogenated Black Currant Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Black Currant Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Black Currant Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Black Currant Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (UVCB).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Black Currant 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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