# PALM OIL METHYL ESTERS EXTRACT

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_palm_oil_methyl_esters_extract
Categories: beauty
Functions: UV filter, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Identifier: PALM OIL METHYL ESTERS EXTRACT

> PALM OIL METHYL ESTERS EXTRACT: Used in cosmetics as a UV filter, an antimicrobial and an antioxidant. Palm Oil Methyl Esters Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the transesterification of Elaeis Guineensis Oil and Methyl Alcohol. Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records. Compiled from 1 published data source.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Palm Oil Methyl Esters Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the transesterification of Elaeis Guineensis Oil and Methyl Alcohol.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/96580

_Assessed by Greenveil._