Is Tamanu Oil safe in cosmetics?
Tamanu Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Tamanu Oil
INCI: CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM SEED OIL
Tamanu Oil (CAS 91770-46-6) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Emollient, wound-healing active, anti-inflammatory agent. Contains calophyllic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, wound-healing active, anti-inflammatory agent. Contains calophyllic acid, lactone with natural antibiotic properties, and calophyllolide with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory activity. Cold-pressed form preferred for maximum bioactive retention.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Covered under CIR 2018 omnibus assessment of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils; concluded safe as used. Not on FDA prohibited or restricted list. Two published case reports of contact dermatitis warrant patch test advisory.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tamanu Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tamanu Oil.
Regulatory Flags
contact-sensitization-risk
limited-toxicology-data
nut-tree-derived
clusiaceae-cross-reactivity
no-standalone-cir-assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tamanu Oil allowed in the EU?
Tamanu Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tamanu Oil do in cosmetics?
Tamanu Oil functions as: Emollient, wound-healing active, anti-inflammatory agent. Contains calophyllic acid, lactone with natural antibiotic properties, and calophyllolide with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory activity. Cold-pressed form preferred for maximum bioactive retention.. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91770-46-6.
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