Millettia Pinnata Seed Oil (Karanja Oil)

INCI: MILLETTIA PINNATA SEED OIL

Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, UV-absorbing (contains pongamol and karanjin)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, no FDA restrictions for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Natural furanoflavonoid-rich oil with UV-absorbing properties; EU cosmetic claims cannot include UV protection claims as the ingredient is not registered as a UV filter in Annex VI, and potential mild phototoxicity exists at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millettia Pinnata Seed Oil (Karanja Oil) safe in cosmetics?

Natural furanoflavonoid-rich oil with UV-absorbing properties; EU cosmetic claims cannot include UV protection claims as the ingredient is not registered as a UV filter in Annex VI, and potential mild phototoxicity exists at high concentrations. The EU classifies Millettia Pinnata Seed Oil (Karanja Oil) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Millettia Pinnata Seed Oil (Karanja Oil) allowed in the EU?

Millettia Pinnata Seed Oil (Karanja Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Millettia Pinnata Seed Oil (Karanja Oil) do in cosmetics?

Millettia Pinnata Seed Oil (Karanja Oil) functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, UV-absorbing (contains pongamol and karanjin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Millettia Pinnata Seed Oil (Karanja 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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