Is Ceresin safe in cosmetics?
Ceresin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Ceresin
Also known as: EINECS 232-290-1, UNII-Q1LS2UJO3A
INCI: CERESIN
Ceresin (CAS 8001-75-0) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as wax structurant, thickener, binder. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
wax structurant, thickener, binder
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-assessed safe. FDA-permitted. No restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ceresin.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "8001-75-0", "ingredient_class": "other", "pediatric_safety_rating": "good", "minimum_age_months": "6", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Refined ozokerite", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "very_low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern": "Non-absorbed wax", "skin_surface_area_to_weight_ratio_releva…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "2", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "dry,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "caution", "source": "Mineral wax"}
deodorant
{"cas_number": "8001-75-0", "ingredient_class": "other", "mechanism_of_action": "other", "antiperspirant_efficacy_sweat_reduction_pct": "0", "deodorant_efficacy_hours": "0", "odor_reduction_pct": "0", "bacteriostatic": "no", "bactericidal": "no", "microbiome_impact": "neutral", "axillary_microbiome_effect": "varies by ingredient", "MIC_value_if_antimicrobial": "varies", "astringency_level": "varie…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "styling", "hair_type_suitability": "medium/coarse", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "low", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "no", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "no", "color_safe": "neutral", "k…
pediatric_safety
{"safe_for_newborn_0_6m": "yes", "safe_for_infant_6_12m": "yes", "safe_for_toddler_1_3y": "yes", "safe_for_child_3_12y": "yes", "safe_for_teen_12_18y": "yes", "pediatric_max_concentration_pct": "10.0", "adult_max_concentration_pct": "10.0", "pediatric_dermal_absorption_factor": "minimal", "oral_ingestion_risk": "low", "diaper_area_safe": "yes", "pediatric_allergy_prevalence": "low", "banned_in_chi…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Anti-static agent
Binder
Depilatory
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Softener and conditioner
Surface modifier
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ceresin.
Regulatory Flags
mineral-wax
beeswax-substitute
wax-structurant
hard-texture
lipstick
eyeliner
mascara
cir-approved
not-cosmos-eligible
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-290-1
UNII-Q1LS2UJO3A
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Viscosity modifier
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Binder
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Cleaning products and household care - oven - oven cleaner; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceresin allowed in the EU?
Ceresin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceresin do in cosmetics?
Ceresin functions as: wax structurant, thickener, binder. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8001-75-0.
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