Is Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax safe in cosmetics?
Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax
INCI: EUPHORBIA ANTISYPHILITICA WAX
Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax (CAS 8006-44-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Conditioning, Emulsion Stabilising. 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, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Conditioning, Emulsion Stabilising
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 (21 CFR); widely used in lip products, lipsticks, mascaras; CIR found safe in 1984 and reaffirmed in 2003
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax.
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EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
2 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =600 mg/kg-day | Dog | oral | chronic | EFSA |
| NOAEL | =2400 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | chronic | EFSA |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Emulsifier
Film former
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Lubricating agent
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Sealant (barrier)
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-wax
vegan
fda-gras
cir-safe
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Astringent
Fragrance
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
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
Candelilla wax
E Number
E902
ADI
NOT SPECIFIED mg/kg bw
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax allowed in the EU?
Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax do in cosmetics?
Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax functions as: Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Conditioning, Emulsion Stabilising. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-44-8.
Is Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Wax used outside cosmetics?
Euphorbia Antisyphilitica 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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