Hydrogenated Corn Oil

INCI: HYDROGENATED CORN OIL

CAS Number
68920-73-2
Function
Skin conditioning—occlusive, emollient, viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded corn-derived ingredients safe in practices of use; corn oil widely used as vehicle control in toxicology studies with no adverse effects

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Industry should continue limiting pesticide residue impurities before blending into formulations. Potential allergen concern for individuals with severe corn allergy (rare via dermal route).

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Corn Oil safe in cosmetics?

Industry should continue limiting pesticide residue impurities before blending into formulations. Potential allergen concern for individuals with severe corn allergy (rare via dermal route). The EU classifies Hydrogenated Corn Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hydrogenated Corn Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Corn Oil do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Corn Oil functions as: Skin conditioning—occlusive, emollient, viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68920-73-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Corn 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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