Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Strychnos genus includes species producing strychnine and brucine (potent alkaloids); *S. potatorum* seeds are considered non-toxic ("clearing nut"), but supplier COA must confirm absence of strychnine contamination; very limited cosmetic use history — full safety dossier recommended before commercial use
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Is Strychnos Potatorum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Strychnos genus includes species producing strychnine and brucine (potent alkaloids); *S. potatorum* seeds are considered non-toxic ("clearing nut"), but supplier COA must confirm absence of strychnine contamination; very limited cosmetic use history — full safety dossier recommended before commercial use The EU classifies Strychnos Potatorum Seed Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Strychnos Potatorum Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Strychnos Potatorum Seed Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Strychnos Potatorum Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Strychnos Potatorum Seed Oil functions as: Hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned in CosIng (botanical oil).
What is the Margin of Safety for Strychnos Potatorum 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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