Emollient

Arachis Hypogaea Oil

INCI: ARACHIS HYPOGAEA OIL
CAS 8002-03-7 EC 232-296-4
Arachis Hypogaea Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from the seed kernels of one or more of the cultivated varieties of the Peanut, Arachis hypogaea L., Leguminosae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Arachis Hypogaea Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from the seed kernels of one or more of the cultivated varieties of the Peanut, Arachis hypogaea L., Leguminosae

Purpose

Function

Emollient; Solvent; Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationhigh
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Flags
plant-oilpotential-allergenepa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict

Major allergen. Even refined grades must be analytically verified for protein content. Require supplier certificate of analysis with validated protein assay (e.g., ELISA for Ara h 1). Consider reformulating with non-allergenic alternatives (e.g., Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) for sensitive-skin lines.

US Note

Permitted; allergen labeling required. Highly refined peanut oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in food, but cosmetic use still requires allergen disclosure.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
8002-03-7
EC Number
232-296-4
INCI
ARACHIS HYPOGAEA OIL
Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026