Is Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes safe in cosmetics?
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes
INCI: SUNFLOWER SEED WAX ALKANES
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes (CAS Not individually assigned (alkane fraction derived from sunflower seed wax, parent wax CAS: 1286686-34-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not individually assigned (alkane fraction derived from sunflower seed wax, parent wax CAS: 1286686-34-7)
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes allowed in the EU?
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes do in cosmetics?
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (alkane fraction derived from sunflower seed wax, parent wax CAS: 1286686-34-7).
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