Is Meadowfoam Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Meadowfoam Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Also known as: Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, Glycerides, Limnanthes alba, EC 604-884-4
INCI: MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL
Meadowfoam Seed Oil (CAS 153065-40-8) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-O-[2-(benzylcarbamoylamino)propyl] 4-O-propan-2-yl but-2-enedioate;1-O-[2-(diethylcarbamoylamino)propyl] 4-O-propan-2-yl but-2-enedioate;1-O-[2-[diethylcarbamoyl(ethyl)amino]propyl] 4-O-propan-2-yl but-2-enedioate;1-O-[2-(dimethylcarbamoylamino)propyl] 4-O-propan-2-yl but-2-enedioate;1-O-[2-[dimethylcarbamoyl(methyl)amino]propyl] 4-O-propan-2-yl but-2-enedioate;1-O-[2-[ethylcarbamoyl(methyl)amino]propyl] 4-O-propan-2-yl but-2-enedioate;1-O-[2-[ethyl(ethylcarbamoyl)amino]propyl] 4-O-propan-2-yl but-2-enedioate;1-O-[2-(phenylcarbamoylamino)propyl] 4-O-propan-2-yl but-2-enedioate
InChIKey
YYNPHIWBEFSYTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted (not a sunscreen active)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Meadowfoam Seed Oil.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,dry,sensitive,combination,normal,mature,rosacea", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Cosmetic dermatology"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "2.0", "max_concentration_pct": "15.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "8.0", "product_type": "Moisturizer", "function_at_concentration": "Emollient", "source": "Supplier TDS"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "premium", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "45", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "85", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "65", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "110", "supply_chain_volatility": "medium", "primary_source_region": "Oregon/US", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "3.0", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "50", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "speci…
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "very low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "palm_…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "7-8", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "polysorbate_60,glyceryl_stearate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "15-35", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "65-85", "droplet_size_range_um": "2-30", "creaming_resistance": "good", "coalescence_resistance": "excellent", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "good", "freeze_thaw_stability": "moderate", "rheology_modifier_…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "moisturizing", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "low/medium", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "yes", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "73398-61-5", "ingredient_class": "oil_conditioner", "chemical_type": "vegetable_oil", "substantivity_to_hair": "excellent", "deposition_from_shampoo": "no", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "lubrication_film_forming", "hair_penetration": "cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "long_chain_fatty_acids", "wet_combing_force_reduction_pct": "…
pediatric_safety
{"safe_for_newborn_0_6m": "yes", "safe_for_infant_6_12m": "yes", "safe_for_toddler_1_3y": "yes", "safe_for_child_3_12y": "yes", "safe_for_teen_12_18y": "yes", "pediatric_max_concentration_pct": "10.0", "adult_max_concentration_pct": "100.0", "pediatric_dermal_absorption_factor": "normal", "oral_ingestion_risk": "low", "diaper_area_safe": "yes", "pediatric_allergy_prevalence": "low", "banned_in_chi…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Meadowfoam Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil
Glycerides, Limnanthes alba
EC 604-884-4
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meadowfoam Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Meadowfoam Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Meadowfoam Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Meadowfoam Seed Oil functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 153065-40-8.
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