Is Poly(Linseed Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Poly(Linseed Oil) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Poly(Linseed Oil)
INCI: POLY(LINSEED OIL)
Poly(Linseed Oil) (CAS 67746-08-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing, hair straightening, hair. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Binding, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing, hair straightening, hair waving
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
614-114-9
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA — no restriction; not CIR-reviewed individually; linseed oil derivatives generally recognized as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Poly(Linseed Oil).
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Poly(Linseed Oil). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =150 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Poly(Linseed Oil) across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Corrosion inhibitor
Film former
Hair fixative
Hair waving or straightening
Plasticizer
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Poly(Linseed Oil).
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Poly(Linseed Oil) by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
150 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
150 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Chemical Function
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Softener and conditioner
Hair fixative
Binder
Hair waving or straightening
Plasticizer
Corrosion inhibitor
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Australia
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poly(Linseed Oil) allowed in the EU?
Poly(Linseed Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Poly(Linseed Oil) do in cosmetics?
Poly(Linseed Oil) functions as: Binding, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing, hair straightening, hair waving. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67746-08-1.
What is the NOAEL for Poly(Linseed Oil)?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Poly(Linseed Oil) is =150 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Poly(Linseed Oil) used outside cosmetics?
Poly(Linseed Oil) also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Compliance Tools
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