Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera

INCI: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED CERA

CAS Number
68937-99-5
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Minimal; complex mixture of long-chain non-glyceride esters; wax matrix limits bioavailability; approximately 90% esters, 1–5% free alcohols, ~1% hydrocarbons

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera safe in cosmetics?

Minimal; complex mixture of long-chain non-glyceride esters; wax matrix limits bioavailability; approximately 90% esters, 1–5% free alcohols, ~1% hydrocarbons The EU classifies Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera allowed in the EU?

Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera do in cosmetics?

Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68937-99-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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