Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil

INCI: JATROPHA CURCAS SEED OIL

CAS Number
8001-07-2 (generic)
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; no CIR monograph. EFSA has evaluated seed kernel safety

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Wild-type Jatropha curcas seeds contain phorbol esters (diterpene esters) — potent tumor promoters and skin irritants. Only non-toxic cultivars or fully refined/detoxified oil is acceptable for cosmetic use. Must verify phorbol ester content <0.11 mg/g by LC-MS

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Wild-type Jatropha curcas seeds contain phorbol esters (diterpene esters) — potent tumor promoters and skin irritants. Only non-toxic cultivars or fully refined/detoxified oil is acceptable for cosmetic use. Must verify phorbol ester content <0.11 mg/g by LC-MS The EU classifies Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-07-2 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil?

not established 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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