What is the NOAEL for Hydrocarbon waxes?
Hydrocarbon waxes has 14 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is I9O0E3H2ZE UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrocarbon waxes
Also known as: Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes, Synthetic paraffin wax, White paraffin, EINECS 232-315-6, FEMA No. 3216 (+6 more)
CAS 8002-74-2
Hydrocarbon waxes (CAS 8002-74-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 15 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC, OSHA.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
14
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
15
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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
14 fields
Name
Hydrocarbon waxes
CAS Number
8002-74-2
DTXSID
DTXSID7027673
Synonyms
Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxesSynthetic paraffin waxWhite paraffinEINECS 232-315-6FEMA No. 3216Hard paraffinParaffin, hardWax, paraffinHartparaffinZeresinUNII-I9O0E3H2ZE
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | The fume is irritating to the eyes, nose and throat. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of fume. |
OSHA Exposure Limits
Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.
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OSHA / NIOSH / ACGIH occupational exposure limits
3 records
| Agency | Metric | Value | ppm | mg/m3 | Skin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH | TWA | 2 mg/m³ | - | 2 | N |
| ACGIH | TWA | 2 mg/m³ [1972] | - | 2 | N |
| CAL/OSHA | TWA | 2 mg/m³ | - | 2 | N |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
60 records
Viscosity modifierSoftener and conditionerAbrasiveDeodorizerFragranceEmulsifierBinderStabilizing agentAnti-static agentHumectantThickening agentProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedLubricating agentWaterproofing agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
15 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Europe; Personal care - make-up and related | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care - make-up and related | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care - liniment | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| IFRA Transparency | IFRA | IFRA |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Europe; Personal care - make-up and related | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides | European Commission | CPCat |
| - | Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology | Published Articles |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 14 of 14 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
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| I9O0E3H2ZE | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| I9O0E3H2ZE | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| I9O0E3H2ZE | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| I9O0E3H2ZE | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| concept | identifier | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| concept | identifier | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| concept | identifier | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| concept | identifier | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
| 17 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
| 157 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
| 160 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
| 1000 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
| 1815 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
Showing 14 of 14 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes | 232-315-6 | ECHA overview → |
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
emollient
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
192
Bioactivity
0
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA / FDA GRAS
1 records
ADI: WITHDRAWN mg/kg bw
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Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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What regulatory lists include Hydrocarbon waxes?
Hydrocarbon waxes appears on 8 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe; Personal care - make-up and related, Europe; Personal care - liniment, Europe; Personal care, and 5 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
What are the occupational exposure limits for Hydrocarbon waxes?
Occupational exposure limits for Hydrocarbon waxes are set by NIOSH, ACGIH, CAL/OSHA. 3 limit values from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.
Is Hydrocarbon waxes used in cosmetics?
Yes, Hydrocarbon waxes is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Candelilla Wax. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Hydrocarbon waxes come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Hydrocarbon waxes used outside industrial chemicals?
Hydrocarbon waxes also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.