Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil

INCI: ORBIGNYA SPECIOSA KERNEL OIL

CAS Number
Not formally assigned per CosIng
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; CIR safe as used (plant-derived fatty acid oils)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Most widely used babassu INCI name; well-characterized fatty acid profile (lauric ~40–55%); no known safety concerns at cosmetic use levels

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Most widely used babassu INCI name; well-characterized fatty acid profile (lauric ~40–55%); no known safety concerns at cosmetic use levels The EU classifies Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil allowed in the EU?

Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil do in cosmetics?

Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not formally assigned per CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil?

adequate 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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