Is Emulsifying Wax NF safe in cosmetics?
Emulsifying Wax NF has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Emulsifying Wax NF
INCI: CETEARYL ALCOHOL (AND) POLYSORBATE 60
Emulsifying Wax NF (CAS 67762-27-0 (cetearyl alcohol) + 9005-67-8 (polysorbate 60)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying (O/W), thickening/viscosity controlling, stabilizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
67762-27-0 (cetearyl alcohol) + 9005-67-8 (polysorbate 60)
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Function
Emulsifying (O/W), thickening/viscosity controlling, stabilizing
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — monographed in the National Formulary (USP-NF); widely used in OTC drug products and cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Emulsifying Wax NF.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Emulsifying Wax NF — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emulsifying Wax NF allowed in the EU?
Emulsifying Wax NF EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Emulsifying Wax NF do in cosmetics?
Emulsifying Wax NF functions as: Emulsifying (O/W), thickening/viscosity controlling, stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67762-27-0 (cetearyl alcohol) + 9005-67-8 (polysorbate 60).
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