Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Linseed oil, Et ester
CAS 68956-59-2
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Linseed oil, Et ester in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Ethyl linseedate”.
Also known as Ethyl linseedate · Linseed oil Et ester · ethyl esters Linseed oil
Used in cosmetics as an emollient. Ethyl Linseedate is the ethyl ester of the fatty acids derived from Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil.
- Emollient
- Fragrance
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Linseed oil, Et ester appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveEthyl Linseedate is the ethyl ester of the fatty acids derived from Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil.
- Ethyl Linseedate is the ethyl ester of the fatty acids derived from Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Linseed oil, Et ester. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Linseed oil, Et ester yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Linseed oil, Et ester in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
EmollientFragrance