Is Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil
INCI: TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM SEED OIL
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil (CAS 84625-40-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, perfuming
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
283-415-1
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; fenugreek is GRAS for food use; no specific FDA restriction for cosmetic topical use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
essential-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
food_additive
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-40-1.
Is Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil used outside cosmetics?
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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