Is Shellac Wax safe in cosmetics?
Shellac Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Shellac Wax
INCI: SHELLAC WAX (ALSO LISTED AS SHELLAC CERA)
Shellac Wax (CAS 97766-50-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding, film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; shellac also has GRAS status as food additive (E 904)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shellac Wax.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Film former
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Surface modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Shellac Wax.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Binder
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shellac Wax allowed in the EU?
Shellac Wax EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shellac Wax do in cosmetics?
Shellac Wax functions as: Binding, film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97766-50-2.
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