Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Safe with excellent skin compatibility. Palmitoleic acid mimics human sebum and is non-comedogenic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macadamia Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Safe with excellent skin compatibility. Palmitoleic acid mimics human sebum and is non-comedogenic. The EU classifies Macadamia Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Macadamia Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Macadamia Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macadamia Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Macadamia Seed Oil functions as: Emollient; uniquely rich in palmitoleic acid (omega-7, approximately 18-25%). It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 129811-19-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Macadamia 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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