Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Wax

INCI: SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT WAX

CAS Number
84604-15-9 (parent plant source)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; analogous wax fractions covered under CIR plant-derived fatty acid oils assessment

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Plant-derived wax with potential 5ฮฑ-reductase inhibitor activity similar to fruit oil, though wax fraction likely exhibits lower bioactivity; limited standalone toxicological data available.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Wax safe in cosmetics?

Plant-derived wax with potential 5ฮฑ-reductase inhibitor activity similar to fruit oil, though wax fraction likely exhibits lower bioactivity; limited standalone toxicological data available. The EU classifies Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Wax as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Wax allowed in the EU?

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Wax do in cosmetics?

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Wax functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84604-15-9 (parent plant source).

What is the Margin of Safety for Serenoa Serrulata Fruit 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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