Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Cera
INCI: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED CERA (JOJOBA SEED WAX)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Moderately comedogenic in rabbit models (note: rabbit ear model often overpredicts human comedogenicity) . Initial peroxide value of crude wax is 17 meq/kg — ensure refined/bleached grades are used
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Cera safe in cosmetics?
Moderately comedogenic in rabbit models (note: rabbit ear model often overpredicts human comedogenicity) . Initial peroxide value of crude wax is 17 meq/kg — ensure refined/bleached grades are used The EU classifies Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Cera as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Cera allowed in the EU?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Cera EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Cera do in cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Cera functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-98-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Cera?
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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