Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil

INCI: PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM SEED OIL

CAS Number
84650-40-8
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; seed oil does not contain controlled alkaloids at meaningful levels

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Papaver somniferum seed oil is permitted in cosmetics as an emollient; suppliers should provide documentation confirming absence of opiate alkaloids (morphine, codeine, thebaine) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Papaver somniferum seed oil is permitted in cosmetics as an emollient; suppliers should provide documentation confirming absence of opiate alkaloids (morphine, codeine, thebaine) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The EU classifies Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84650-40-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Papaver Somniferum Seed 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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