Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil

INCI: HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL

CAS Number
68334-00-9
Function
Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA GRAS for food use; no restriction under 21 CFR for cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

cir 7 January 2001
Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Potential trace cottonseed protein residues may affect individuals with rare cottonseed allergy; verify gossypol removal in supply-chain CoA

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Potential trace cottonseed protein residues may affect individuals with rare cottonseed allergy; verify gossypol removal in supply-chain CoA The EU classifies Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68334-00-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Cottonseed 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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