Good Emollient Sensitization Data

Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)

INCI: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

CAS Number
8001-21-6
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 96%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted

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Safety Data

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

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.1%
Cross-reactivity Group
compositae-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: IVDK; literature review

Expert Verdict

Good safety profile. Generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) safe in cosmetics?

Good safety profile. Generally considered safe for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) allowed in the EU?

Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 96%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) do in cosmetics?

Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8001-21-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus 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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