Good Emollient

Pequi Oil (Caryocar Brasiliense)

INCI: CARYOCAR BRASILIENSE FRUIT OIL

CAS Number
394238-03-0
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel reviewed plant-derived fatty acid oils including Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil and concluded them safe as used, contingent on chemical composition data being available.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Pequi oil is permitted in both EU and US with CIR safety endorsement; use standard cosmetic safety practices.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

CMR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pequi Oil (Caryocar Brasiliense) safe in cosmetics?

Pequi oil is permitted in both EU and US with CIR safety endorsement; use standard cosmetic safety practices. The EU classifies Pequi Oil (Caryocar Brasiliense) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pequi Oil (Caryocar Brasiliense) allowed in the EU?

Pequi Oil (Caryocar Brasiliense) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pequi Oil (Caryocar Brasiliense) do in cosmetics?

Pequi Oil (Caryocar Brasiliense) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 394238-03-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pequi Oil (Caryocar Brasiliense)?

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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