Is Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract safe in cosmetics?
Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract
INCI: COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX EXTRACT
Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract (CAS Related to 8015-86-9 (Carnauba Wax); extract form may not have a separately registered CAS) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Related to 8015-86-9 (Carnauba Wax); extract form may not have a separately registered CAS
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Function
Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA — no restrictions; CIR Panel concluded Carnauba Wax safe in cosmetics (original 1984, re-reviewed 2005, new data under review 2025)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract allowed in the EU?
Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract do in cosmetics?
Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract functions as: Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to 8015-86-9 (Carnauba Wax); extract form may not have a separately registered CAS.
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