Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

INCI: SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL

CAS Number
8008-74-0
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, moisturizing, hair conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS under 21 CFR 182.10. CIR amended assessment concluded safe. Sesame declared major food allergen under FASTER Act (relevant for lip products).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Safe in present practices with negligible topical sensitization at cosmetic concentrations; food allergen status distinct from dermal exposure.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Safe in present practices with negligible topical sensitization at cosmetic concentrations; food allergen status distinct from dermal exposure. The EU classifies Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, moisturizing, hair conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-74-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sesamum Indicum Seed 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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