Simmondsia Chinensis Seedcake Extract

INCI: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEEDCAKE EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (parent seed oil CAS: 90045-98-0; seedcake extract lacks a unique CAS)
Function
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; jojoba-derived ingredients reviewed by CIR and generally found safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Simmondsin (a glycoside present in seedcake) is toxic orally but poses no dermal safety concern at cosmetic-use levels; ensure seedcake sourcing is food-grade defatted residue

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seedcake Extract safe in cosmetics?

Simmondsin (a glycoside present in seedcake) is toxic orally but poses no dermal safety concern at cosmetic-use levels; ensure seedcake sourcing is food-grade defatted residue The EU classifies Simmondsia Chinensis Seedcake Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seedcake Extract allowed in the EU?

Simmondsia Chinensis Seedcake Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Simmondsia Chinensis Seedcake Extract do in cosmetics?

Simmondsia Chinensis Seedcake Extract functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (parent seed oil CAS: 90045-98-0; seedcake extract lacks a unique CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Simmondsia Chinensis Seedcake Extract?

adequate 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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