Is Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil)
INCI: SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED OIL
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil) (CAS 68958-68-3 (EINECS: 273-313-5)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning (moisturizing, hydrating, occlusive). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning (moisturizing, hydrating, occlusive)
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions; widely used in commercial products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil).
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil) allowed in the EU?
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil) do in cosmetics?
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Marula Oil) functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning (moisturizing, hydrating, occlusive). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68958-68-3 (EINECS: 273-313-5).
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