Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax

INCI: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED CERA

CAS Number
1286686-34-7 (also reported as 68937-99-5)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient, binder, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed — safe as used (up to 4% in leave-on mascara, 4% lipstick)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Natural plant-derived wax with potential trace allergens including 2S albumins and sesquiterpene lactones; CIR recommends cGMP to limit impurities and non-GMO sourcing is available.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax safe in cosmetics?

Natural plant-derived wax with potential trace allergens including 2S albumins and sesquiterpene lactones; CIR recommends cGMP to limit impurities and non-GMO sourcing is available. The EU classifies Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax allowed in the EU?

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

What does Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax do in cosmetics?

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient, binder, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1286686-34-7 (also reported as 68937-99-5).

What is the Margin of Safety for Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) 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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