Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Surfactant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research
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 Research (CAS 8001-78-3) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Surfactant. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 30%. 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
Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
30%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Indirect food additive (21 CFR 175-178); parent oil GRAS for laxative
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research 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 Research.
Regulatory Flags
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 Research allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 30%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research functions as: Surfactant. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 8001-78-3.
Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research used outside cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Research 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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