Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters

INCI: SUNFLOWER SEED OIL CETYL ESTERS

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient, emulsion stabilising
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety flags; may be mildly comedogenic in concentrated use

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety flags; may be mildly comedogenic in concentrated use The EU classifies Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters allowed in the EU?

Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters do in cosmetics?

Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient, emulsion stabilising. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters?

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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