Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Lecythis minor seed oil is an unevaluated botanical emollient; heavy metal testing for selenium and barium is mandatory due to hyperaccumulation potential in this species, with no established usage levels or safety monographs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lecythis Minor Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Lecythis minor seed oil is an unevaluated botanical emollient; heavy metal testing for selenium and barium is mandatory due to hyperaccumulation potential in this species, with no established usage levels or safety monographs. The EU classifies Lecythis Minor Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lecythis Minor Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Lecythis Minor Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lecythis Minor Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Lecythis Minor Seed Oil functions as: Skin protecting emollient oil expressed from seeds of Lecythis minor, Lecythidaceae. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lecythis Minor 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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