Emollient
PONGAMIA GLABRA SEED OIL C16-24 ISOALKYL ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Transesterified pongamia (karanja) seed oil with C16–24 branched-chain alcohols — lighter, less greasy emollient than the raw oil. Karanjin residue is the main reason it stays in the yellow band.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin-conditioning emollient
- Branched-chain esters glide easily on skin
- Lower comedogenicity than parent oil
Known concerns
- Karanjin and pongamol residues from parent oil
- Limited independent toxicology data
- Occasional sensitization reports for pongamia
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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