Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil

INCI: PERILLA FRUTESCENS SEED OIL

CAS Number
68132-21-8
Function
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA UNII: 322MS57V7Z; FDA indirect food contact substance; not specifically restricted for cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Highly unsaturated omega-3 dominant oil requiring antioxidant protection (e.g., tocopherol) and nitrogen blanketing during storage; monitor peroxide value per batch to prevent oxidation.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Highly unsaturated omega-3 dominant oil requiring antioxidant protection (e.g., tocopherol) and nitrogen blanketing during storage; monitor peroxide value per batch to prevent oxidation. The EU classifies Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68132-21-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Perilla Frutescens Seed 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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