Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil

INCI: TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM SEED OIL

CAS Number
84625-40-1
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 33 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 220 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Special Toxicology Study COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Potential cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to Leguminosae family; essential oil form may contain allergens requiring IFRA compliance check

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Potential cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to Leguminosae family; essential oil form may contain allergens requiring IFRA compliance check The EU classifies Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil is 33 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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