Persea Gratissima Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Persea Gratissima Oil is the fixed oil obtained by pressing the dehydrated sliced flesh of the avocado pear, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae. It consists principally of the glycerides of fatty acids
What does it do?
Persea Gratissima Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Persea Gratissima 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 Persea Gratissima Oil?
Persea Gratissima Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Persea Gratissima Oil is the fixed oil obtained by pressing the dehydrated sliced flesh of the avocado pear, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae. It consists principally of the glycerides of fatty acids
Is Persea Gratissima Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Persea Gratissima Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Persea Gratissima Oil do in cosmetic products?
Persea Gratissima Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Persea Gratissima Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Persea Gratissima Oil is 8024-32-6.
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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