Is Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax
Also known as: Jojoba, ext., hydrogenated, EINECS 296-292-4
INCI: HYDROGENATED JOJOBA WAX
Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax (CAS 92457-12-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity increasing agent. NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
296-292-4
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used — assessed within the jojoba-derived ingredient family
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax.
Known Synonyms
Jojoba, ext., hydrogenated
EINECS 296-292-4
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92457-12-0.
Is Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax used outside cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Jojoba Wax also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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