Is Hydrogenated Japan Wax safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Japan Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Japan Wax
INCI: HYDROGENATED JAPAN WAX
Hydrogenated Japan Wax (CAS 8001-39-6 (Japan Wax base)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, skin conditioning – emollient, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding, skin conditioning – emollient, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — GRAS for food contact (21 CFR 182.70); no CFR restriction in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Japan Wax.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Japan Wax allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Japan Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Japan Wax do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Japan Wax functions as: Binding, skin conditioning – emollient, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-39-6 (Japan Wax base).
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