Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) contamination risk in unrefined/crude borage oil — supplier must provide PA-free certification; refined oil is considered safe
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Borage Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) contamination risk in unrefined/crude borage oil — supplier must provide PA-free certification; refined oil is considered safe The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Borage Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydrolyzed Borage Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Borage Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Borage Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Borage Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient — GLA-rich lipid hydrolysate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 225234-12-8 (parent Borago Officinalis Seed Oil).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Borage Seed 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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