Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
🚫 DO NOT USE — Illegal in virtually all markets worldwide; CITES Appendix I prohibits international trade; severe legal penalties for sourcing, importing, or using in cosmetic products; alternatives (jojoba oil, squalane) are widely available and functionally superior
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whale Oil safe in cosmetics?
🚫 DO NOT USE — Illegal in virtually all markets worldwide; CITES Appendix I prohibits international trade; severe legal penalties for sourcing, importing, or using in cosmetic products; alternatives (jojoba oil, squalane) are widely available and functionally superior The EU classifies Whale Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Whale Oil allowed in the EU?
Whale Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Whale Oil do in cosmetics?
Whale Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning (historical use). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-74-2 (historical; sperm whale oil: 8002-24-2).
What is the Margin of Safety for Whale 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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