Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

INCI: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX

CAS Number
68937-99-5
Function
Skin conditioning, viscosity increasing, film former
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used (2016/2023). No FDA restrictions. Industry max 4% in leave-on.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Safe plant-based wax with negligible systemic exposure and excellent compatibility profile.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax safe in cosmetics?

Safe plant-based wax with negligible systemic exposure and excellent compatibility profile. The EU classifies Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax allowed in the EU?

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

What does Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax do in cosmetics?

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax functions as: Skin conditioning, viscosity increasing, film former. 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 Wax?

not established 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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