Is Lanolin, wax used in cosmetics?
Yes, Lanolin, wax is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Lanolin Cera. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lanolin, wax
Also known as: Crodalan SWL, Lantox, EINECS No.: 269-220-4, WAX, LANOLIN, Lanolin wax
CAS 68201-49-0
Lanolin, wax (CAS 68201-49-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
8 fields
Name
Lanolin, wax
CAS Number
68201-49-0
DTXSID
DTXSID30894494
Synonyms
Crodalan SWLLantoxEINECS No.: 269-220-4WAX, LANOLINLanolin wax
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
29 records
Thickening agentSoftener and conditionerFilm formerAnti-static agentEmulsifierViscosity modifierFoamantBinder
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the safety data for Lanolin, wax come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Lanolin, wax used outside industrial chemicals?
Lanolin, wax also appears in cosmetics databases.