Is Moringa Oil safe in cosmetics?
Moringa Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Emollient
Moringa Oil
Also known as: Moringa oleifera, ext., EINECS 296-941-1
INCI: MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL
Moringa Oil (CAS 93165-54-9) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient; rich in oleic acid (~73%). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Emollient; rich in oleic acid (~73%)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel (2017) concluded safe as used across 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils. CIR plant-derived edible oil group draft report under review at 2025 Panel Meeting. No FDA restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Moringa Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Biocide
Pharmaceutical
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Moringa Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cir-reviewed-2017
cir-draft-2025-pending
no-sccs-opinion
oleic-acid-penetration-enhancer
plant-derived
Known Synonyms
Moringa oleifera, ext.
EINECS 296-941-1
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Biocide
Antioxidant
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Moringa Oil (Ben Oil)
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moringa Oil allowed in the EU?
Moringa Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Moringa Oil do in cosmetics?
Moringa Oil functions as: Emollient; rich in oleic acid (~73%). It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 93165-54-9.
Is Moringa Oil used outside cosmetics?
Moringa Oil also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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