Is Emulsifying Wax safe in cosmetics?
Emulsifying Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Emulsifying Wax
INCI: CETEARYL ALCOHOL (AND) POLYSORBATE 60
Emulsifying Wax is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as O/W emulsifier; stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
O/W emulsifier; stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Both components CIR-reviewed and GRAS for food.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Emulsifying Wax.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Emulsifying Wax — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emulsifying Wax allowed in the EU?
Emulsifying Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Emulsifying Wax do in cosmetics?
Emulsifying Wax functions as: O/W emulsifier; stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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