Is Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Also known as: Caswell No. 621A, EINECS 232-277-0, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031610, Sweet oil, UNII-6UYK2W1W1E (+5 more)
INCI: OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (CAS 8001-25-0) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. CIR Panel previously concluded **safe in cosmetics** in present practices of use and concentration (separate earlier review). Also GRAS for food use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
6 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "8001-25-0", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "2", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "8001-25-0", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation"…
lipid
{"cas_number": "8001-25-0", "lipid_class": "fixed_oil", "botanical_source": "Olea europaea", "plant_part": "fruit", "extraction_method": "cold_pressed", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "oleic 55-83%, linoleic 3.5-21%, palmitic 7.5-20%, palmitoleic 0.3-3.5%, stearic 0.5-5%", "omega_classification": "omega9", "iodine_value": "75-94", "saponification_value": "184-196", "unsaponifiable_matter_pct": "0.…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "8001-25-0", "ingredient_class": "tan_extender", "tanning_mechanism": "other", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE_formation_conce…
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "no", "oil_soluble": "yes", "hlb_required": "7.0", "soluble_in": "oils, ethanol", "insoluble_in": "water, glycerin, propylene glycol", "log_p": "7.1", "melting_point_c": "-6", "appearance": "yellow-green liquid", "source": "Jedwards"}
supply_chain
{"primary_producing_countries": "Spain, Italy, Greece", "secondary_producing_countries": "Tunisia, Turkey, Portugal", "raw_material_origin": "plant", "agricultural_crop_or_wild_harvested": "agricultural_crop", "cultivation_climate_required": "mediterranean", "harvest_season": "october_january", "annual_global_production_tonnes": "3200000", "market_share_top_producer_pct": "42", "supply_chain_lengt…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Bleaching agent
Deodorizer
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (5)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Caswell No. 621A
EINECS 232-277-0
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031610
Sweet oil
UNII-6UYK2W1W1E
Olea europaea pollen
Biop olive
Olea Europaea(Olive) Fruit Oil
Olea europaea flower
Green olive
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Canada; pharmaceutical
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
41
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8001-25-0.
Is Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil used outside cosmetics?
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil also appears in pharmaceutical and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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