Is Mealworm Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mealworm Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mealworm Oil
INCI: MEALWORM OIL (DERIVED FROM TENEBRIO MOLITOR)
Mealworm Oil (CAS Not yet assigned a standard CAS in major cosmetic ingredient databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient); hair conditioning; moisturizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not yet assigned a standard CAS in major cosmetic ingredient databases
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Function
Skin conditioning (emollient); hair conditioning; moisturizing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mealworm Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mealworm Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mealworm Oil allowed in the EU?
Mealworm Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mealworm Oil do in cosmetics?
Mealworm Oil functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient); hair conditioning; moisturizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not yet assigned a standard CAS in major cosmetic ingredient databases.
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