90028-66-3

Name Evening primrose oil
CAS 90028-66-3
EINECS(EC#) 289-859-2
MDL Number MFCD00131042

Chemical Properties

density  0.926 g/mL at 25 °C
refractive index  n20/D1.479
Fp  >110℃
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions ANTIOXIDANT
ASTRINGENT
ABRASIVE
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
SKIN CONDITIONING
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
SKIN PROTECTING
Uses
The therapeutic botanical properties of evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) are described as astringent and helpful for skin irritations. Incorporated into certain preparations at a 10 percent concentration, it appears to improve cases of pruritis and xerosis. evening primrose oil improves the skin’s hydration and its ability to develop normal barrier functions. evening primrose oil contains a high amount of gamma linoleic acid, which is one of the essential fatty acids vital for maintaining the normal functioning of the epithelial barrier membrane.
EPA Substance Registry System Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil (90028-66-3)

Safety Data

WGK Germany  3

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