Is ZEA MAYS OIL safe to use in EU cosmetics?

ZEA MAYS OIL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

What function does ZEA MAYS OIL serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ZEA MAYS OIL carries the following function designation(s): FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING.

What other records share CAS 8001-30-7?

CAS 8001-30-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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ZEA MAYS OIL

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Zea Mays Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from wet milling of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic

ZEA MAYS OIL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for ZEA MAYS OIL

INCI name

ZEA MAYS OIL

Description

Zea Mays Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from wet milling of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic

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Key data

CAS

8001-30-7

232-281-2

Restriction

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Function

FRAGRANCE HAIR CONDITIONING PERFUMING SKIN CONDITIONING SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

How ZEA MAYS OIL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ZEA MAYS OIL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

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Frequently asked questions

ZEA MAYS OIL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ZEA MAYS OIL carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ZEA MAYS OIL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ZEA MAYS OIL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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