Is Copernicia Cerifera Wax safe in cosmetics?
Copernicia Cerifera Wax 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 Wax
Also known as: EINECS 232-399-4, UNII-R12CBM0EIZ, Copernicia Prunifera wax
INCI: COPERNICIA CERIFERA CARNAUBA WAX
Copernicia Cerifera Wax (CAS 8015-86-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film Forming, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Conditioning. 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.
Function
Film Forming, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Conditioning
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA GRAS direct food additive 21 CFR 184.1978. FDA SCOGS Report No. 47 confirms safety. Also permitted in food contact substances. Exempt from REACH (Annex V, Article 9).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Copernicia Cerifera Wax.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Copernicia Cerifera Wax. 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 Wax 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 |
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)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Copernicia Cerifera Wax — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
epa_safer_alternative
fda_food_additive
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Copernicia Cerifera Wax 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 Wax allowed in the EU?
Copernicia Cerifera Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Copernicia Cerifera Wax do in cosmetics?
Copernicia Cerifera Wax functions as: Film Forming, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8015-86-9.
What is the NOAEL for Copernicia Cerifera Wax?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Copernicia Cerifera Wax is 500 mg/kg bw/day based on a Reproductive study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS DB.
Is Copernicia Cerifera Wax used outside cosmetics?
Copernicia Cerifera Wax 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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