Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil

INCI: HYDROGENATED EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

CAS Number
Related to 68956-68-3 (evening primrose oil) — hydrogenated form CAS requires confirmation
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, not specifically restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR reviewed and found safe; well-established ingredient with extensive use history and no significant safety concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil safe in cosmetics?

CIR reviewed and found safe; well-established ingredient with extensive use history and no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to 68956-68-3 (evening primrose oil) — hydrogenated form CAS requires confirmation.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Evening Primrose 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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