Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil

INCI: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA KERNEL OIL

CAS Number
8013-76-1 / 8015-75-6 / 90320-35-7 (multiple CAS depending on processing method)
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted if HCN-free; bitter almond oil (FFPA — free from prussic acid) is the accepted cosmetic grade

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Distinguish essential oil (volatile) vs. fixed oil (cold-pressed) — CAS 8013-76-1 is the essential oil, richer in benzaldehyde. EU fragrance allergen labeling required for benzaldehyde. Must confirm FFPA (free from prussic acid) grade. Tree nut allergen labeling required

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Distinguish essential oil (volatile) vs. fixed oil (cold-pressed) — CAS 8013-76-1 is the essential oil, richer in benzaldehyde. EU fragrance allergen labeling required for benzaldehyde. Must confirm FFPA (free from prussic acid) grade. Tree nut allergen labeling required The EU classifies Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil allowed in the EU?

Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil do in cosmetics?

Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8013-76-1 / 8015-75-6 / 90320-35-7 (multiple CAS depending on processing method).

What is the Margin of Safety for Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil?

not established 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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