Is Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) safe in cosmetics?
Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by CIR Safety Assessment.
Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus)
Also known as: Oils, candlenut, Aleurites moluccana oil
INCI: ALEURITES MOLUCCANUS SEED OIL
Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) (CAS 8015-80-3) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (CIR Safety Assessment). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
Function
Skin Conditioning
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel concluded that Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil is safe in the present practices of use and concentration as part of a comprehensive review of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus).
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
CIR Safety Assessment
Verdict: safe
, the review focused on potential dermal effects. The Panel concluded that the 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe as used in cosmetics. Keywords oils, safety, cosmetics Introduction Oils derived from edible vegetables, fruits, seeds, tree, and ground nuts have been safely consumed by, and applied to the skin of,
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
Oils, candlenut
Aleurites moluccana oil
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient
non_food_use
Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient
non_food_use
Pesticides
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Kukui Nut Oil (Candlenut)
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) allowed in the EU?
Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) do in cosmetics?
Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8015-80-3.
Is Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) used outside cosmetics?
Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccanus) also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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