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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil; high ricinoleic acid content

Safety Notes

Unique thick viscous texture; widely used in lip products for gloss and slip; castor bean sourcing sustainability; high ricinoleic acid

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Viscosity controlling / Film forming

Category

Vegetable Oil

Common In

Lipsticks, lip glosses, mascara, hair oils

Origin

Plant (castor bean)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricinus Communis Seed Oil safe to use in skincare?

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Unique thick viscous texture; widely used in lip products for gloss and slip; castor bean sourcing sustainability; high ricinoleic acid

Is Ricinus Communis Seed Oil allowed in India?

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Ricinus Communis Seed Oil used for in cosmetics?

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil functions as: Emollient / Viscosity controlling / Film forming. It is commonly found in: Lipsticks, lip glosses, mascara, hair oils.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS8001-79-4
EC232-293-8

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