Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

INCI: PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL

CAS Number
68650-44-2
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, moisturizing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20/40 as flavoring. FDA amygdalin warning applies to raw kernels, not purified cosmetic oil.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe as used when sourcing refined cosmetic-grade oil to eliminate residual amygdalin risk from raw kernels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Safe as used when sourcing refined cosmetic-grade oil to eliminate residual amygdalin risk from raw kernels. The EU classifies Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil do in cosmetics?

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, moisturizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68650-44-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Prunus Armeniaca 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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