Is MUSTELA OIL safe in cosmetics?
MUSTELA OIL has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
MUSTELA OIL
Also known as: EINECS 232-423-3, Mink oil
MUSTELA OIL (CAS 8023-74-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
| Allowed — not prohibited or restricted personalcarecouncil | | **Safety Concerns** | Animal-derived (mink oil); ethical concerns limit modern use; not compatible with COSMOS/ECOCERT natural certification if animal welfare standards are not met | | **Common Product Categories** | Hair care produ...
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MUSTELA OIL.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
hair-conditioning
emollient
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-423-3
Mink oil
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 MUSTELA OIL allowed in the EU?
MUSTELA OIL EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MUSTELA OIL do in cosmetics?
MUSTELA OIL functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8023-74-3.
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