Marmot Oil
INCI: MARMOT OIL (LIKELY LISTED AS MARMOTA MARMOTA OIL IN COSING)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains natural corticosteroid-related substances (confirmed by University of Munich research, 1988); animal-derived - BSE/TSE risk assessment required; potential for rancidity; ethical/sustainability concerns. Unique among animal fats for containing natural cortisone-related compounds in meaningful concentrations; over 500 years of documented use in Alpine folk medicine; marmots accumulate these compounds as a hibernation survival mechanism
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marmot Oil safe in cosmetics?
Contains natural corticosteroid-related substances (confirmed by University of Munich research, 1988); animal-derived - BSE/TSE risk assessment required; potential for rancidity; ethical/sustainability concerns. Unique among animal fats for containing natural cortisone-related compounds in meaningful concentrations; over 500 years of documented use in Alpine folk medicine; marmots accumulate these compounds as a hibernation survival mechanism The EU classifies Marmot Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Marmot Oil allowed in the EU?
Marmot Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Marmot Oil do in cosmetics?
Marmot Oil functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in available CosIng data.
What is the Margin of Safety for Marmot 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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