Montan Wax
INCI: MONTAN CERA (EU/INCI STANDARD) - "MONTAN WAX" IS THE COMMON ENGLISH NAME
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low - inert mineral wax; GMP-grade sourcing is important to control polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination typical of lignite-derived materials. Fossil wax extracted from lignite/brown coal; composed primarily of long-chain (C24-C30) fatty acid esters and free acids; high melting point (~80-90 °C); excellent hardness, gloss, and water resistance; Montan Cera (INCI) and Montan Acid Wax (CAS 68476-03-9) are related but distinct - Montan Acid Wax is the oxidized fatty acid fraction,...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montan Wax safe in cosmetics?
Low - inert mineral wax; GMP-grade sourcing is important to control polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination typical of lignite-derived materials. Fossil wax extracted from lignite/brown coal; composed primarily of long-chain (C24-C30) fatty acid esters and free acids; high melting point (~80-90 °C); excellent hardness, gloss, and water resistance; Montan Cera (INCI) and Montan Acid Wax (CAS 68476-03-9) are related but distinct - Montan Acid Wax is the oxidized fatty acid fraction,... The EU classifies Montan Wax as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Montan Wax allowed in the EU?
Montan Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Montan Wax do in cosmetics?
Montan Wax functions as: Binding, viscosity controlling, film-forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Several botanical/algae ingredients (Mondia whitei, Monochoria hastata, Monostroma species) lack assigned CAS numbers in CosIng - this is standard for complex natural extracts where no single defined chemical entity exists..
What is the Margin of Safety for Montan Wax?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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