Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CAS 91078-92-1 (EC 293-376-2). EU: Permitted under EC 1223/2009; listed in CosIng; not restricted or prohibited. US: CIR reviewed and concluded safe as used in 2017 plant-derived fatty acid oils group assessment; no FDA OTC monograph restrictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babassu Oil safe in cosmetics?
CAS 91078-92-1 (EC 293-376-2). EU: Permitted under EC 1223/2009; listed in CosIng; not restricted or prohibited. US: CIR reviewed and concluded safe as used in 2017 plant-derived fatty acid oils group assessment; no FDA OTC monograph restrictions. The EU classifies Babassu Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Babassu Oil allowed in the EU?
Babassu Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Babassu Oil do in cosmetics?
Babassu Oil functions as: Emollient; lauric acid-rich tropical oil. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 91078-92-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Babassu 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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