Phormium Tenax Seed Oil

INCI: PHORMIUM TENAX SEED OIL

CAS Number
1370293-28-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient), hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA monograph; likely covered under CIR plant-derived fatty acid oils (244 oils reviewed as safe as used)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Well-supported Phormium seed oil ingredient with good safety profile; confirm cold-pressed/refined status and verify peroxide and acid values on Certificate of Analysis.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phormium Tenax Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Well-supported Phormium seed oil ingredient with good safety profile; confirm cold-pressed/refined status and verify peroxide and acid values on Certificate of Analysis. The EU classifies Phormium Tenax Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Phormium Tenax Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phormium Tenax Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Phormium Tenax Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient), hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1370293-28-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phormium Tenax 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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