The ingredient, explained
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is the residue from the expression of oil from the seedcake of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Abrasive
- Provides mechanical surface cleaning or polishing.
- Bulking
- Changes a product's bulk density.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
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Products containing this ingredient
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Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEEDCAKE
- CAS registry number
- 68937-99-5
- EC number
- 273-107-5
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026