Jatropha Mahafalensis Seed Oil

INCI: JATROPHA MAHAFALENSIS SEED OIL

CAS Number
Not found in available databases
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning (typical fixed seed oil functions)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Same FDA Jatropha warning applies - products derived from Jatropha plants flagged for potential toxic effects. No specific prohibition but the genus-level warning creates regulatory exposure

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

As a Jatropha species, potential presence of phorbol esters must be evaluated. J. mahafalensis is endemic to Madagascar and less studied than J. curcas - toxicological data may be limited. Supplier COA should include phorbol ester assay. Fixed (expressed) oil from seeds of Jatropha mahafalensis (Euphorbiaceae). Fatty acid profile likely rich in linoleic and oleic acids, consistent with other Jatropha species. Limited commercial availability - niche/specialty ingredient

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jatropha Mahafalensis Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

As a Jatropha species, potential presence of phorbol esters must be evaluated. J. mahafalensis is endemic to Madagascar and less studied than J. curcas - toxicological data may be limited. Supplier COA should include phorbol ester assay. Fixed (expressed) oil from seeds of Jatropha mahafalensis (Euphorbiaceae). Fatty acid profile likely rich in linoleic and oleic acids, consistent with other Jatropha species. Limited commercial availability - niche/specialty ingredient The EU classifies Jatropha Mahafalensis Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Jatropha Mahafalensis Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Jatropha Mahafalensis Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Jatropha Mahafalensis Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning (typical fixed seed oil functions). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not found in available databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Jatropha Mahafalensis 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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