Is Copernicia Cerifera Cera safe in cosmetics?
Copernicia Cerifera Cera has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Also known as: EINECS 232-399-4, UNII-R12CBM0EIZ, Copernicia Prunifera wax
INCI: COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA
Copernicia Cerifera Cera (CAS 8015-86-9) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as wax structurant, thickener, gloss agent, film-forming agent. NOAEL 250 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
wax structurant, thickener, gloss agent, film-forming agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-assessed safe. FDA-permitted. GRAS. No restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Copernicia Cerifera Cera.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Copernicia Cerifera Cera. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Reproductive | COSMOS_DB |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Copernicia Cerifera Cera across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
5 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =670 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | - | EFSA |
| NOAEL | =250 mg/kg-day | Dog | oral | chronic | EFSA |
| NOAEL | =1500 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | subchronic | EFSA |
| NOAEL | =8800 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | subchronic | EFSA |
| ADI | <=7 mg/kg | Human | oral | - | WHO JECFA ADI |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Anti-caking agent
Binder
Depilatory
Film former
Hardener
Lubricating agent
No specific technical function
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Copernicia Cerifera Cera.
Regulatory Flags
vegan
natural-wax
plant-derived
cosmos-eligible
ecocert
cir-approved
gras
hardest-natural-wax
high-gloss
lipstick
mascara
nail
high-melting-point
blending-required-for-flexibility
epa_safer_alternative
fda_food_additive
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Copernicia Cerifera Cera by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
500 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
500 mg/kg bw/day
COSMOS_DB
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-399-4
UNII-R12CBM0EIZ
Copernicia Prunifera wax
Chemical Function
Surface modifier
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Depilatory
No specific technical function
Binder
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe
Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
SCIL (9/2019)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Food contact items
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Carnauba wax
E Number
E903
ADI
7 mg/kg bw
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copernicia Cerifera Cera allowed in the EU?
Copernicia Cerifera Cera EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Copernicia Cerifera Cera do in cosmetics?
Copernicia Cerifera Cera functions as: wax structurant, thickener, gloss agent, film-forming agent. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8015-86-9.
What is the NOAEL for Copernicia Cerifera Cera?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Copernicia Cerifera Cera is 500 mg/kg bw/day based on a Reproductive study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.
Is Copernicia Cerifera Cera used outside cosmetics?
Copernicia Cerifera Cera also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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