Potassium Oxidized Microcrystalline Cera

INCI: POTASSIUM OXIDIZED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Petroleum-derived origin; ensure compliance with purity specifications including PAH limits. Cera and Wax designations may appear as separate CosIng entries—verify which your market accepts.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Oxidized Microcrystalline Cera safe in cosmetics?

Petroleum-derived origin; ensure compliance with purity specifications including PAH limits. Cera and Wax designations may appear as separate CosIng entries—verify which your market accepts. The EU classifies Potassium Oxidized Microcrystalline Cera as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Oxidized Microcrystalline Cera allowed in the EU?

Potassium Oxidized Microcrystalline Cera EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Oxidized Microcrystalline Cera do in cosmetics?

Potassium Oxidized Microcrystalline Cera functions as: Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Oxidized Microcrystalline Cera?

adequate 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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