Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Also known as: Castor oil, hydrogenated, Castorwax MP-70, Castorwax MP-80, Caswell No. 486A, EINECS 232-292-2 (+5 more)
INCI: HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (CAS 8001-78-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning, emulsion stabiliser. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning, emulsion stabiliser
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR safe as used (IJT 26(S3):31–77, 2007); also cleared for food-contact surfaces per 21 CFR 178.3280
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Castor Oil.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Hydrogenated Castor Oil across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
2 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD50 | >20000 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| LD50 | >10000 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ChemIDplus |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
lipid
{"cas_number": "8001-78-3", "lipid_class": "wax", "botanical_source": "Hydrogenated Castor Oil", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "wax esters", "omega_classification": "saturated", "saponification_value": "185-200", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "1", "absorption_rate": "very_slow", "skin_feel": "waxy", "spreadability": "poor", "occlusive_proper…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Humectant
Lubricating agent
Plasticizer
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (5)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Castor Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Castor oil, hydrogenated
Castorwax MP-70
Castorwax MP-80
Caswell No. 486A
EINECS 232-292-2
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031604
Rice syn wax
Unitina HR
Olio di ricino idrogenato
UNII-ZF94AP8MEY
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Europe; plastic_additive
IFRA Transparency
SCIL (9/2019)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care - liniment
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil functions as: Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning, emulsion stabiliser. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-78-3.
Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil used outside cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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