Lesquerella Fendleri Seed Oil

INCI: LESQUERELLA FENDLERI SEED OIL

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (Brassicaceae family; now reclassified *Physaria fendleri*)
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” covered under CIR safety assessment of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils (concluded safe as used, 2011)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Rich in lesquerolic acid (hydroxy fatty acid); not classified as hazardous under EC 1272/2008; ensure oxidative stability through peroxide value monitoring and confirm absence of erucic acid above threshold.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lesquerella Fendleri Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Rich in lesquerolic acid (hydroxy fatty acid); not classified as hazardous under EC 1272/2008; ensure oxidative stability through peroxide value monitoring and confirm absence of erucic acid above threshold. The EU classifies Lesquerella Fendleri Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lesquerella Fendleri Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lesquerella Fendleri Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Lesquerella Fendleri Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (Brassicaceae family; now reclassified *Physaria fendleri*).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lesquerella Fendleri 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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