Is Japan Wax safe in cosmetics?
Japan Wax has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Emollient
Japan Wax
Also known as: Japan tallow, Sumac wax, UNII-684PA7HRMI
INCI: RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX
Japan Wax (CAS 8001-39-6) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Binding, Viscosity Controlling, Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Binding, Viscosity Controlling, Emollient
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe (1984, re-reviewed 2005, reopened March 2025).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Japan Wax.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Japan Wax — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Japan tallow
Sumac wax
UNII-684PA7HRMI
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Binder
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Japan Wax allowed in the EU?
Japan Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Japan Wax do in cosmetics?
Japan Wax functions as: Binding, Viscosity Controlling, Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8001-39-6.
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