Is Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
INCI: HYDROGENATED MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax (CAS 92045-76-6 — identical substance to Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera; "Cera" is used in EU INCI nomenclature, "Wax" in PCPC/US nomenclature) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling agent, binder, stabiliser. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
92045-76-6 — identical substance to Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera; "Cera" is used in EU INCI nomenclature, "Wax" in PCPC/US nomenclature
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Function
Viscosity controlling agent, binder, stabiliser
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA GRAS (21 CFR §172.886); CIR: safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax functions as: Viscosity controlling agent, binder, stabiliser. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92045-76-6 — identical substance to Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera; "Cera" is used in EU INCI nomenclature, "Wax" in PCPC/US nomenclature.
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