Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Hydrogenated Mineral Oil. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | >=150 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | code:3543 | dermal | REACH |
| NOAEL | >2000 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | rat | dermal | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1.5 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | ca.1000 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | code:3484 | dermal | REACH |
| NOAEL | >10 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| LOEL | 2 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| LOEL | 0.2 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | ca.0.2 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | ca.2 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=150 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | code:3543 | dermal | REACH |
Expert Verdict
MOSH/MOAH contamination is the primary concern; CPSR must include full refining history documentation, IP346 test certificate, and PAH specification. For lip products: Cosmetics Europe recommends only fractions with established ADI values
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Mineral Oil safe in cosmetics?
MOSH/MOAH contamination is the primary concern; CPSR must include full refining history documentation, IP346 test certificate, and PAH specification. For lip products: Cosmetics Europe recommends only fractions with established ADI values The EU classifies Hydrogenated Mineral Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Hydrogenated Mineral Oil allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Mineral Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Mineral Oil do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Mineral Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent, occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64742-54-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Mineral 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.
What is the NOAEL for Hydrogenated Mineral Oil?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Hydrogenated Mineral Oil is >=150 mg/kg bw/day based on a dermal study via dermal route in code:3543. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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