Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is the oily liquid obtained from the seeds of Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae. It consists principally of the triglycerides of linoleic acid
What does it do?
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil?
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is the oily liquid obtained from the seeds of Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae. It consists principally of the triglycerides of linoleic acid
Is Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is 8001-23-8.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010