Is Montan Cera safe in cosmetics?
Montan Cera has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Montan Cera
Also known as: EINECS 232-313-5, Montanwax, bleached, UNII-N2TH4S4KUD
INCI: MONTAN CERA
Montan Cera (CAS 8002-53-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning (barrier/occlusive). 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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Function
Binding, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning (barrier/occlusive)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Montan Cera.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Binder
Degradant/impurity
Dispersing agent
Lubricating agent
Opacifer
Surface modifier
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Montan Cera.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-313-5
Montanwax, bleached
UNII-N2TH4S4KUD
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Viscosity modifier
Opacifer
Binder
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montan Cera allowed in the EU?
Montan Cera EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Montan Cera do in cosmetics?
Montan Cera functions as: Binding, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning (barrier/occlusive). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-53-7.
Is Montan Cera used outside cosmetics?
Montan Cera 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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