Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil

INCI: PLUKENETIA VOLUBILIS SEED OIL

CAS Number
Not assigned; CosIng REF No. 59662
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; non-toxic, non-sensitizing per safety data sheets

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Oxidative instability due to high PUFA content (>80% unsaturated). Must be protected with antioxidants. Shelf life monitoring essential. REACH-exempt as unmodified vegetable oil.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Oxidative instability due to high PUFA content (>80% unsaturated). Must be protected with antioxidants. Shelf life monitoring essential. REACH-exempt as unmodified vegetable oil. The EU classifies Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned; CosIng REF No. 59662.

What is the Margin of Safety for Plukenetia Volubilis 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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