Good Emollient

Moringa Oil

INCI: MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL

CAS Number
93165-54-9
Function
Emollient; rich in oleic acid (~73%)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CAS 93165-54-9 (EC 296-941-1). EU: Permitted, not listed in Annex II/III; CosIng listed. US: Permitted; CIR 2017 found safe as used in 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils assessment.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cir-reviewed-2017 cir-draft-2025-pending no-sccs-opinion oleic-acid-penetration-enhancer plant-derived

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moringa Oil safe in cosmetics?

CAS 93165-54-9 (EC 296-941-1). EU: Permitted, not listed in Annex II/III; CosIng listed. US: Permitted; CIR 2017 found safe as used in 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils assessment. The EU classifies Moringa Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Moringa 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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