NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Candelilla wax

CAS 8006-44-8

Candelilla wax (CAS 8006-44-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 5 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Euphorbia Cerifera Wax →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
10
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
5
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 3 fields
Name
Candelilla wax
CAS Number
8006-44-8
DTXSID
DTXSID90894617

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 29 records
Softener and conditionerFilm formerAstringentFragranceViscosity modifierEmulsifierStabilizing agentHumectantThickening agentSealant (barrier)Processing aids not otherwise specifiedFlavouring and nutrientSurface modifierLubricating agent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 5 records
ListKeywordSource
Europe; Personal care - make-up and relatedDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal care - make-up and relatedDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 10 of 10 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
WL0328HX19UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
WL0328HX19UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
WL0328HX19UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
WL0328HX19UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=600mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralDogToxValDB_EFSA
=600mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: unspecifiedDogEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=600mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: unspecifiedDogEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=2400mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
=2400mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: unspecifiedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=2400mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: unspecifiedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx

Showing 10 of 10 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Other
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

E902 — ADI: NOT SPECIFIED mg/kg bw

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Candelilla wax?

Candelilla wax has 10 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is WL0328HX19 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Candelilla wax?

Candelilla wax appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe; Personal care - make-up and related, Europe; Personal care, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Candelilla wax used in cosmetics?

Yes, Candelilla wax is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Euphorbia Cerifera 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 Candelilla wax come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Candelilla wax used outside industrial chemicals?

Candelilla wax also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.