Is Mink Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mink Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mink Oil
Also known as: EINECS 232-423-3
INCI: MUSTELA OIL (COSING/INCI OFFICIAL NAME)
Mink Oil (CAS 8023-74-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - the CIR Expert Panel reaffirmed in 2023 that Mink Oil is safe as a cosmetic ingredient at current use concentrations.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mink Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Mink Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-423-3
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mink Oil allowed in the EU?
Mink Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mink Oil do in cosmetics?
Mink Oil functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8023-74-3.
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