ZEA MAYS OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES

Emollient

82

Good

CAS Number: 66587-54-0

About ZEA MAYS OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES

The non-saponifiable fraction of corn oil, rich in phytosterols, tocopherols, and squalene, delivering conditioning and antioxidant benefits. It carries no EU toxicological restrictions.

Detailed Analysis

Zea mays (corn) oil unsaponifiables (CAS 66587-54-0) represent the lipid fraction that does not form soaps during alkaline saponification, comprising predominantly phytosterols (sitosterol, stigmasterol), tocopherols (vitamin E), and hydrocarbons such as squalene. These components offer antioxidant protection, skin barrier support, and emollient conditioning. EU CosIng references a general aerosol ozone-layer regulation for this CAS but records no Annex II prohibition, no Annex III restriction, and no GHS hazard classification specific to this unsaponifiable fraction.

What It Does

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ emollient
  • ✓ skin conditioning
  • ✓ hair conditioning
  • ✓ antioxidant (tocopherols)
  • ✓ barrier support (phytosterols)

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ General aerosol ozone-layer regulatory note (not an intrinsic ingredient hazard)

Safety Score

82

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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