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Safflower Oil

  • Base oils
  • CAS 8001-23-8

Safflower Oil (CAS 8001-23-8) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

No GHS classification. Non-toxic plant oil widely used in food and cosmetics. Not a known allergen at typical concentrations. Not a skin sensitizer.

Safflower oil is a light plant-based triglyceride oil derived from safflower seeds. Its high linoleic acid content makes it a very light, non-greasy conditioning oil that is absorbed readily by leather surfaces without leaving a heavy residue. It is widely used in cosmetics, food, and therapeutic applications, confirming a strong safety profile.

In leather care all-in-one products, safflower oil helps balance heavier conditioning oils (such as sesame or mineral oil) to achieve a finish that conditions without leaving a sticky or greasy feel after buffing.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Conditioning oil; lightweight emollient that improves leather suppleness without heavy residue

Common questions about Safflower Oil

What is Safflower Oil used for in car care?
Conditioning oil; lightweight emollient that improves leather suppleness without heavy residue
Is Safflower Oil a VOC?
No. Safflower Oil is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Safflower Oil on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Safflower Oil is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Safflower Oil biodegradable?
Yes. Safflower Oil has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.