Sodium Mangoseedate

What Is It?

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil and Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter are the fats expressed from the seeds (also called kernels) of Mangifera indica . Sodium Mangoseedate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil. Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter and Sodium Mangoseedate may be used in soaps, cleansing products as well as skin and hair care products.

Why Is It Used?

When used in cosmetics and personal care products, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil and Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter are reported function as skin-conditioning agents – occlusive. Sodium Mangoseedate is reported to function as a surfactant – cleansing agent, a surfactant – emulsifying agent or a viscosity increasing agent – nonaqueous.

Scientific Facts

Mangifera indica is a large fruit tree that is native to India. It is widely cultivate for mango production in tropical reactions. The semi-solid oil and butter of mango seeds contains about 35-50% oleic acid, 5-8% palmitic acid, 4-8% linoleic and 33-48% stearic acid.

Safety Information

The safety of Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter and Sodium Mangoseedate has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe. Prior to marketing the finished cosmetic product, the safety of each ingredient must be substantiated in accordance with 21 CFR 740.10. Safety substantiation of cosmetic ingredients may include tests for ocular and skin irritation as well as allergenicity, phototoxicity, photoallergenicity and mutagenicity, depending on the application or intended use. There is a considerable body of information about the safety of botanical ingredients and a well-established history of use. These resources are consulted to ensure the safety of these materials as they are used in cosmetics.

CIR Safety Review: Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter and Sodium Mangoseedate were included in the CIR Expert Panel’s review of plant-derived fatty acids oils. Based on a history of safe use in food, the composition of the oils, and data indicating that these ingredients were not dermal irritants or sensitizers, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that plant-derived fatty acid oils including Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter and Sodium Mangoseedate were safe as used in cosmetic products.

More information about botanical ingredients.

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter and Sodium Mangoseedate may be used in cosmetics and personal care products marketed in Europe according to the general provisions of the Cosmetics Regulation of the European Union.

Link to the EU Cosmetic Regulation: http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/consumers/product_labelling_and_packaging/co0013_en.htm

More Scientific Information

In naming plants, botanists use a Latin name made up of the genus and species of the plant. For example, under this system mango is known as Mangifera indica L., where “L. ” stands for Linneaus, the person who first described the type of plant specimen. Plants are also known by a common name that has been handed down through generations. These common names may vary from country to country. Therefore, Latin names, which are more likely to be recognized in many countries, are frequently used on the label of a product to identify an ingredient made from plants.

Resources

Cross Reference for Common Names and Latin names for Botanical ingredient:

http://www.personalcarecouncil.org/botanicals-cross-reference-latin-bino…

Find out more about the history of using plants to obtain beneficial materials:

Search the Code of Federal Regulations http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm